| 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 | $13.88 | 8.564% | $15.0687 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.96 | 9.353% | $11.9851 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.84 | 10.767% | $99.5131 | $99.51 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.60 | 3.408% | $211.5728 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.37 | 7.670% | $20.8557 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 9.283% | $155.1709 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.35 | 13.166% | $224.4648 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.99 | $738.6311 | $738.63 | $738.55 | $738.80 | |