| 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 | $14.36 | 3.560% | $14.8712 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.99 | 4.611% | $18.8195 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.56 | 11.416% | $50.7611 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 9.606% | $244.9804 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.97 | 11.452% | $7.7682 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.56 | 6.123% | $118.3908 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.39 | 8.866% | $152.837 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.34 | $608.4282 | $608.43 | $608.40 | $608.50 | |