| 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 | $14.26 | 4.184% | $14.8566 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.57 | 12.424% | $19.7529 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.35 | 5.195% | $31.9267 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.79 | 7.840% | $235.9431 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.34 | 11.180% | $19.2786 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.71 | 4.290% | $231.2214 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.49 | 4.255% | $162.1061 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.51 | $715.0854 | $715.09 | $715.10 | $715.10 | |