| 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 | $12.88 | 10.538% | $14.2373 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 8.267% | $17.0521 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.99 | 4.333% | $91.8026 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.42 | 3.669% | $135.2051 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.27 | 7.505% | $230.351 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.60 | 7.601% | $208.3155 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.53 | 10.838% | $177.9282 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.44 | $874.8918 | $874.90 | $874.90 | $874.90 | |