| 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 | $13.87 | 3.701% | $14.3833 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.60 | 7.535% | $241.5236 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.28 | 8.171% | $200.4192 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.40 | 9.845% | $128.958 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.57 | 6.697% | $55.0236 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.86 | 8.587% | $194.2187 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.28 | 11.322% | $87.1429 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.86 | $921.6693 | $921.66 | $921.60 | $921.60 | |