| 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 | $13.25 | 5.575% | $13.9887 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.42 | 8.716% | $62.4247 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.28 | 12.350% | $122.7761 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 13.565% | $280.4261 | $280.43 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.88 | 5.796% | $188.1899 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.45 | 11.845% | $138.0727 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.50 | 8.483% | $144.8248 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.71 | $950.7030 | $950.70 | $950.70 | $950.70 | |