| 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 | $14.72 | 4.777% | $15.4232 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.45 | 8.576% | $62.3769 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.84 | 9.105% | $155.8456 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.32 | 4.400% | $82.8101 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.70 | 12.596% | $224.8542 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.89 | 4.587% | $64.7289 | $64.73 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.57 | 10.405% | $246.8325 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.49 | $852.8714 | $852.87 | $852.90 | $852.80 | |