| 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 | $13.71 | 8.213% | $14.836 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 6.535% | $42.0281 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.60 | 5.123% | $171.9812 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.86 | 7.623% | $261.3732 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.57 | 4.388% | $141.5188 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.75 | 4.138% | $130.9535 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.29 | 10.537% | $187.1281 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.23 | $949.8189 | $949.82 | $949.85 | $949.80 | |