| 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 | $14.97 | 6.338% | $15.9188 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.69 | 3.417% | $23.4653 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.45 | 6.429% | $217.5941 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.55 | 5.591% | $83.9976 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.47 | 6.249% | $21.7492 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.50 | 13.800% | $48.365 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.67 | 4.581% | $254.8325 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.30 | $665.9225 | $665.93 | $665.90 | $665.90 | |