| 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 | $12.66 | 10.744% | $14.0202 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.71 | 7.810% | $120.4346 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.78 | 5.498% | $41.9671 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.78 | 8.704% | $22.5887 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 11.115% | $253.8978 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.62 | 5.575% | $22.8253 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.81 | 5.164% | $66.0535 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.86 | $541.7872 | $541.79 | $541.80 | $541.80 | |