| 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 | $13.96 | 5.526% | $14.7314 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.25 | 6.436% | $212.0737 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.31 | 9.229% | $142.3363 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.87 | 5.840% | $18.9136 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.80 | 9.423% | $34.7965 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.39 | 9.242% | $20.0896 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.96 | 13.849% | $173.0049 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.54 | $615.9460 | $615.94 | $615.95 | $615.90 | |