| 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 | $12.90 | 8.201% | $13.9579 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.80 | 13.738% | $42.993 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.27 | 10.842% | $240.8264 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.67 | 4.828% | $77.2268 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.97 | 3.503% | $98.2968 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.31 | 11.840% | $179.2907 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.47 | 4.577% | $258.7967 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.39 | $911.3883 | $911.40 | $911.45 | $911.40 | |