| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $13.60 | 11.595% | $15.1769 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.37 | 6.385% | $120.6087 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.31 | 12.452% | $41.9558 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.37 | 4.681% | $31.7916 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.89 | 9.738% | $258.861 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.57 | 3.578% | $34.7711 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.88 | 11.615% | $11.0276 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.99 | $514.1927 | $514.20 | $514.20 | $514.30 | |