| 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 | $13.77 | 8.645% | $14.9604 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.85 | 5.218% | $198.7042 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.95 | 10.828% | $172.8363 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.88 | 11.742% | $32.2711 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.36 | 5.570% | $140.7882 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.98 | 8.648% | $120.5776 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.60 | 7.167% | $268.5605 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.39 | $948.6983 | $948.70 | $948.70 | $948.80 | |