| 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 | $14.86 | 4.725% | $15.5621 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.28 | 8.177% | $146.3418 | $146.34 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 3.149% | $51.4507 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.80 | 7.780% | $203.4886 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.29 | 4.688% | $56.8351 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.79 | 12.840% | $21.2026 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.83 | 7.356% | $84.6287 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.73 | $579.5096 | $579.51 | $579.55 | $579.50 | |