| 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 | $13.43 | 13.378% | $15.2267 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.55 | 8.302% | $49.3316 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.53 | 3.500% | $235.4936 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.33 | 5.361% | $172.0861 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.77 | 11.117% | $48.6359 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.78 | 7.322% | $129.6235 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.35 | 9.612% | $60.6702 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.74 | $711.0676 | $711.07 | $711.10 | $711.00 | |