| 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 | $13.94 | 8.125% | $15.0726 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.35 | 8.484% | $28.5855 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.69 | 6.633% | $154.2873 | $154.29 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.66 | 13.459% | $283.2617 | $283.26 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.25 | 10.667% | $129.7571 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.99 | 4.122% | $31.2262 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.89 | 6.326% | $214.6616 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.77 | $856.8520 | $856.86 | $856.85 | $857.00 | |