| 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 | $13.62 | 4.776% | $14.2705 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.65 | 3.594% | $131.2018 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.26 | 10.366% | $49.9517 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.85 | 11.434% | $262.8171 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.61 | 4.398% | $86.2432 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.84 | 3.500% | $57.7944 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.46 | 7.432% | $136.9328 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.29 | $739.2115 | $739.20 | $739.20 | $739.20 | |