| 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 | $13.50 | 5.596% | $14.2555 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.32 | 3.530% | $58.3081 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.54 | 6.241% | $204.5564 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.35 | 11.544% | $196.7078 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.43 | 9.317% | $271.5762 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.88 | 5.310% | $14.617 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.75 | 6.684% | $228.0371 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.77 | $988.0581 | $988.08 | $988.05 | $988.10 | |