| 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 | $13.98 | 10.734% | $15.4806 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.45 | 8.760% | $108.1618 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.71 | 12.731% | $18.8374 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.69 | 6.507% | $186.0571 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.85 | 11.305% | $126.7207 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.76 | 9.384% | $10.6759 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.89 | 5.353% | $197.9478 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.33 | $663.8813 | $663.89 | $663.90 | $663.90 | |