| 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 | $14.81 | 3.855% | $15.3809 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.32 | 9.863% | $187.1187 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.83 | 8.702% | $70.4715 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.53 | 6.850% | $56.1283 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.79 | 5.123% | $60.7506 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.30 | 5.653% | $84.8394 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.71 | 12.570% | $246.2018 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.29 | $720.8912 | $720.89 | $720.90 | $720.90 | |