| 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 | $12.95 | 11.568% | $14.4481 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.84 | 12.583% | $57.2372 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.52 | 11.285% | $239.8414 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 7.158% | $170.692 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 10.801% | $40.4424 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.80 | 13.292% | $11.1026 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.86 | 5.143% | $183.853 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.76 | $717.6167 | $717.61 | $717.65 | $717.50 | |