| 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 | 3.238% | $14.9902 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.37 | 9.183% | $168.5458 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.75 | 13.865% | $168.2355 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.84 | 4.473% | $200.421 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.98 | 13.225% | $186.7986 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.86 | 3.526% | $76.4643 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.75 | 9.835% | $152.3961 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.07 | $967.8515 | $967.86 | $967.85 | $967.80 | |