| 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 | $13.86 | 11.728% | $15.4855 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.30 | 11.334% | $60.4544 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.30 | 5.761% | $137.8066 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.60 | 5.458% | $225.2583 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.39 | 4.370% | $144.4376 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.94 | 10.224% | $188.4169 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.60 | 10.724% | $193.3241 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.99 | $965.1834 | $965.19 | $965.15 | $965.20 | |