| 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 | $14.50 | 4.627% | $15.1709 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 7.606% | $15.6029 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 4.665% | $9.2419 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.80 | 3.191% | $160.7716 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.86 | 4.828% | $169.6746 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.43 | 10.649% | $251.649 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.88 | 11.648% | $38.9428 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.80 | $661.0537 | $661.04 | $661.00 | $661.00 | |