| 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 | $12.79 | 9.507% | $14.0059 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.52 | 9.258% | $81.4191 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 10.614% | $231.8248 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.97 | 11.471% | $162.7142 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.30 | 5.329% | $54.0338 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.29 | 6.826% | $187.2553 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.50 | 6.500% | $211.4025 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.95 | $942.6556 | $942.65 | $942.60 | $942.60 | |