| 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 | $14.70 | 3.189% | $15.1688 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 10.243% | $170.1711 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.92 | 8.751% | $57.551 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.54 | 5.601% | $116.7313 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.45 | 5.679% | $243.5373 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.76 | 8.340% | $271.6734 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.70 | 8.590% | $165.8169 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.43 | $1,040.6498 | $1,040.65 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.70 | |