| 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 | $13.72 | 5.748% | $14.5086 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.50 | 8.769% | $96.2606 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.65 | 4.269% | $178.9777 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.39 | 3.480% | $239.4424 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.90 | 12.245% | $107.643 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.89 | 8.859% | $140.3084 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.44 | 3.793% | $113.5911 | $113.59 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.49 | $890.7318 | $890.73 | $890.75 | $890.70 | |