| 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 | $13.79 | 7.605% | $14.8387 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.53 | 3.398% | $216.6498 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.50 | 9.678% | $63.0649 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.80 | 10.551% | $197.6652 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.25 | 9.833% | $28.8312 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.39 | 5.745% | $14.1593 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.25 | 8.656% | $148.0438 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.51 | $683.2529 | $683.25 | $683.25 | $683.20 | |