| 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 | $14.52 | 3.293% | $14.9981 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.45 | 9.478% | $9.2509 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.70 | 3.140% | $47.135 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.55 | 12.365% | $183.773 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.39 | 5.420% | $202.8175 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.59 | 11.752% | $74.4157 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.55 | 9.489% | $36.7336 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.75 | $569.1238 | $569.13 | $569.10 | $569.10 | |