| 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 | $13.93 | 3.500% | $14.4176 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.79 | 7.372% | $30.9124 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 6.489% | $263.5709 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.93 | 7.719% | $213.2082 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.86 | 11.363% | $162.4341 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.51 | 13.274% | $272.4353 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.87 | 12.414% | $54.9367 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.40 | $1,011.9152 | $1,011.92 | $1,011.90 | $1,011.80 | |