| 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 | $14.80 | 3.486% | $15.3159 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.51 | 9.871% | $160.972 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.28 | 9.799% | $5.7974 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.53 | 4.653% | $150.2085 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.39 | 7.459% | $64.8945 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 7.706% | $235.7469 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.33 | 10.353% | $243.1408 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.72 | $876.0760 | $876.08 | $876.05 | $876.00 | |