| 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 | $12.94 | 8.683% | $14.0636 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.97 | 6.668% | $164.2367 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 11.458% | $18.346 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.90 | 5.343% | $212.6875 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 13.351% | $148.2744 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.47 | 10.638% | $158.7323 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.69 | 11.478% | $242.6765 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.24 | $959.0170 | $959.02 | $959.05 | $959.00 | |