| 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 | $14.35 | 7.853% | $15.4769 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.82 | 4.601% | $123.2409 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.58 | 9.804% | $140.0879 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.81 | 5.818% | $147.9441 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.29 | 10.470% | $240.0403 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.37 | 6.412% | $160.0117 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 6.129% | $260.9288 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.08 | $1,087.7306 | $1,087.73 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.60 | |