| 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 | $13.62 | 5.860% | $14.4181 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.61 | 10.347% | $178.3318 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.73 | 10.303% | $44.9264 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.44 | 6.808% | $81.644 | $81.64 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.66 | 10.225% | $150.6335 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.52 | 9.216% | $245.2118 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.32 | 7.874% | $243.0617 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.90 | $958.2273 | $958.22 | $958.25 | $958.10 | |