| 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 | $12.70 | 13.840% | $14.4577 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.38 | 3.278% | $87.146 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.96 | 5.595% | $20.0208 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.97 | 5.542% | $30.5755 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.72 | 12.761% | $180.1019 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 10.265% | $260.6003 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 10.120% | $26.8583 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.46 | $619.7605 | $619.77 | $619.75 | $619.80 | |