| 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 | $14.68 | 5.351% | $15.4655 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.64 | 7.248% | $151.9061 | $151.91 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.86 | 3.481% | $207.8519 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.56 | 6.612% | $209.5565 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.42 | 3.167% | $165.5005 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.97 | 13.474% | $148.6169 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.32 | 3.210% | $75.6736 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.45 | $974.5710 | $974.58 | $974.50 | $974.70 | |