| 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 | $14.40 | 9.597% | $15.782 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 8.403% | $38.4831 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 13.212% | $208.6044 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.82 | 3.547% | $139.6021 | $139.60 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.32 | 4.750% | $170.0302 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.81 | 6.841% | $128.0062 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.73 | 13.433% | $198.2015 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.84 | $898.7095 | $898.70 | $898.75 | $898.70 | |