| 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 | $12.37 | 13.764% | $14.0726 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 8.469% | $85.1482 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.33 | 10.200% | $35.6277 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.88 | 9.653% | $240.0085 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.62 | 12.450% | $29.9342 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.58 | 7.539% | $86.6549 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.96 | 11.463% | $65.7186 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.24 | $557.1647 | $557.16 | $557.15 | $557.10 | |