| 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 | $14.40 | 9.589% | $15.7808 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.73 | 5.269% | $156.5666 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.37 | 4.267% | $122.3782 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.68 | 3.823% | $75.4586 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.52 | 13.671% | $34.6924 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 8.690% | $38.7154 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.59 | 5.156% | $127.8592 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.91 | $571.4512 | $571.46 | $571.45 | $571.60 | |