| 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 | $14.46 | 7.375% | $15.5264 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.30 | 5.473% | $28.7941 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.69 | 6.615% | $160.6581 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.32 | 5.657% | $146.1448 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 10.807% | $164.3268 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.34 | 13.352% | $225.9559 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.35 | 13.584% | $102.6231 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.76 | $844.0292 | $844.03 | $844.05 | $844.00 | |