| 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 | $13.72 | 4.744% | $14.3709 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.30 | 13.267% | $30.9219 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.78 | 12.751% | $233.1465 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.93 | 3.825% | $240.8013 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.78 | 10.343% | $159.7546 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.74 | 12.237% | $18.7885 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.46 | 3.682% | $174.6627 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.71 | $872.4464 | $872.44 | $872.40 | $872.50 | |