| 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 | $12.45 | 12.809% | $14.0447 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 5.747% | $188.5152 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.37 | 5.561% | $9.8911 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.35 | 12.739% | $177.3948 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.87 | 12.625% | $256.6386 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.77 | 7.872% | $127.0409 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.62 | 3.376% | $118.4896 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.70 | $892.0149 | $892.01 | $892.05 | $891.90 | |