| 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 | $13.40 | 10.316% | $14.7823 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 8.572% | $88.8553 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.85 | 5.493% | $88.4559 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.76 | 4.238% | $231.1582 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.63 | 3.635% | $228.6499 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 7.805% | $131.0909 | $131.09 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.78 | 13.606% | $245.139 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.86 | $1,028.1315 | $1,028.14 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.20 | |