| 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 | $13.84 | 5.754% | $14.6364 | $14.64 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.67 | 8.625% | $8.3315 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.45 | 9.374% | $115.3349 | $115.33 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.27 | 12.787% | $128.8817 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.71 | 12.500% | $115.5488 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.35 | 9.449% | $39.7847 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.57 | 11.359% | $52.9735 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.86 | $475.4915 | $475.48 | $475.55 | $475.40 | |