| 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 | $14.33 | 3.387% | $14.8154 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.93 | 13.503% | $27.1613 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.34 | 8.512% | $90.4339 | $90.43 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.39 | 6.806% | $21.7777 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.34 | 11.365% | $194.1537 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.74 | 3.278% | $38.9771 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 12.127% | $155.038 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.34 | $542.3571 | $542.36 | $542.40 | $542.40 | |