| 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 | $13.75 | 3.598% | $14.2447 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 4.408% | $11.8085 | $11.81 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.53 | 13.486% | $229.8432 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.75 | 5.596% | $38.8065 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.92 | 3.750% | $134.792 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.99 | 4.256% | $246.0337 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.41 | 10.302% | $178.0385 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.66 | $853.5671 | $853.56 | $853.60 | $853.40 | |