| 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 | $13.83 | 8.385% | $14.9896 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.83 | 11.188% | $24.2723 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.59 | 7.337% | $162.7122 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.94 | 9.472% | $246.2463 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.31 | 10.602% | $110.9449 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.46 | 7.518% | $171.4482 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.43 | 13.319% | $231.658 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.39 | $962.2715 | $962.27 | $962.25 | $962.20 | |