| 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 | 3.746% | $15.1677 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.44 | 5.734% | $54.3896 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.64 | 13.686% | $46.202 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.58 | 7.123% | $264.1439 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.81 | 11.653% | $58.9639 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 11.533% | $16.5961 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 5.416% | $76.2685 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.32 | $531.7317 | $531.73 | $531.70 | $531.80 | |