| 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 | $14.64 | 5.585% | $15.4576 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.25 | 7.843% | $75.7597 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.31 | 12.433% | $177.9927 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.75 | 3.397% | $73.1534 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.77 | 9.499% | $234.076 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.65 | 9.807% | $27.0674 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.62 | 4.861% | $125.4347 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.99 | $728.9415 | $728.94 | $728.95 | $729.10 | |