| 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 | $12.86 | 10.706% | $14.2368 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.25 | 7.449% | $191.5278 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 9.484% | $141.8584 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.98 | 4.353% | $20.8497 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.35 | 7.547% | $25.1122 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.64 | 6.336% | $210.1625 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 4.843% | $180.959 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.25 | $784.7064 | $784.71 | $784.70 | $784.70 | |