| 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 | $13.63 | 11.500% | $15.1975 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.61 | 5.642% | $184.4615 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.43 | 6.775% | $53.8466 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.94 | 3.241% | $169.2533 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.79 | 5.254% | $29.2501 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.35 | 11.494% | $148.6772 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.30 | 8.615% | $98.0793 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.05 | $698.7655 | $698.77 | $698.80 | $698.90 | |