| 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 | $14.62 | 3.684% | $15.1586 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.79 | 8.725% | $17.1677 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.40 | 13.115% | $18.5509 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.97 | 11.433% | $220.6039 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.31 | 8.578% | $238.1224 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.50 | 3.491% | $257.1751 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.88 | 9.160% | $179.983 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.47 | $946.7616 | $946.76 | $946.75 | $946.90 | |