| 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 | $12.97 | 9.527% | $14.2057 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.45 | 8.544% | $228.4308 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.42 | 10.279% | $99.7143 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.30 | 12.374% | $188.0017 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.97 | 10.471% | $108.2284 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.70 | 3.434% | $257.2404 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.31 | 8.394% | $87.0512 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.12 | $982.8725 | $982.87 | $982.90 | $982.80 | |