| 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 | $13.51 | 5.645% | $14.2726 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 13.601% | $40.3284 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.28 | 4.356% | $49.3395 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.90 | 9.305% | $31.5891 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.59 | 3.265% | $191.6495 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.98 | 10.767% | $188.2817 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.79 | 9.687% | $259.7278 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.55 | $775.1886 | $775.19 | $775.25 | $775.10 | |