| 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 | $13.52 | 13.524% | $15.3484 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.46 | 6.668% | $15.4242 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.29 | 3.562% | $82.1143 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.64 | 6.177% | $144.0185 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.26 | 8.712% | $144.8696 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.37 | 7.573% | $133.7885 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.68 | 13.254% | $238.6035 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.22 | $774.1670 | $774.16 | $774.10 | $774.10 | |