| 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 | $12.90 | 10.765% | $14.2887 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.64 | 10.621% | $42.744 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.49 | 6.600% | $63.4163 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.58 | 7.177% | $139.9517 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.27 | 13.556% | $188.8096 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.60 | 7.867% | $214.2239 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.44 | 7.710% | $151.2679 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.92 | $814.7021 | $814.70 | $814.65 | $814.70 | |