| 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 | $12.58 | 11.245% | $13.9946 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.89 | 7.315% | $28.857 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.81 | 8.807% | $260.9301 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.50 | 6.504% | $130.4674 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.85 | 7.512% | $140.6795 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.59 | 9.287% | $32.338 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.82 | 9.744% | $33.8231 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.04 | $641.0897 | $641.09 | $641.10 | $641.10 | |