| 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 | $13.38 | 5.250% | $14.0825 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.65 | 4.288% | $125.8235 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.38 | 3.602% | $173.409 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.63 | 11.523% | $149.0282 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.57 | 13.460% | $244.5857 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.33 | 5.674% | $172.5973 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.49 | 7.813% | $92.1693 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.43 | $971.6955 | $971.70 | $971.70 | $971.70 | |