| 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 | $12.78 | 12.554% | $14.3844 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.78 | 7.777% | $199.1503 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.98 | 4.301% | $252.3876 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.26 | 9.854% | $252.9498 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.74 | 7.465% | $98.5884 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.78 | 3.349% | $111.3896 | $111.39 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.66 | 6.619% | $157.4336 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.98 | $1,086.2837 | $1,086.28 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.30 | |