| 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 | $13.41 | 11.696% | $14.9784 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.40 | 11.552% | $255.9003 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.80 | 10.598% | $215.4449 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.65 | 6.131% | $124.8631 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.38 | 7.625% | $230.7265 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.98 | 3.450% | $16.5313 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.45 | 13.224% | $77.5018 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.07 | $935.9463 | $935.94 | $936.00 | $935.90 | |