| 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 | $13.80 | 8.228% | $14.9355 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.80 | 9.125% | $240.948 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.26 | 8.317% | $271.0741 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.72 | 3.413% | $226.1849 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.72 | 13.556% | $133.6781 | $133.68 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 12.796% | $257.0508 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 9.789% | $257.3015 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.55 | $1,401.1729 | $1,401.17 | $1,401.20 | $1,401.20 | |