| 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 | $13.27 | 7.330% | $14.2427 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 7.354% | $78.9589 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.41 | 6.490% | $211.2868 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 4.249% | $37.1856 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 10.264% | $67.9447 | $67.94 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.79 | 3.485% | $129.1389 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.87 | 12.465% | $6.6017 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.18 | $545.3593 | $545.36 | $545.40 | $545.30 | |