| 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 | $12.81 | 10.558% | $14.1625 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.35 | 10.411% | $78.7782 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.87 | 8.540% | $189.8039 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.75 | 9.248% | $114.4373 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.89 | 11.665% | $258.94 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.42 | 13.829% | $28.9353 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.27 | 4.179% | $216.9736 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.36 | $902.0308 | $902.03 | $902.05 | $902.00 | |