| 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 | $13.84 | 12.318% | $15.5448 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.33 | 8.438% | $25.2986 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.67 | 12.513% | $243.7819 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.51 | 9.780% | $6.0489 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.99 | 4.120% | $58.2968 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.43 | 6.231% | $211.8565 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.73 | 7.212% | $248.4424 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.50 | $809.2699 | $809.27 | $809.30 | $809.20 | |