| 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 | 5.190% | $14.4636 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.65 | 3.281% | $115.3132 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.54 | 8.220% | $157.5034 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.25 | 9.280% | $233.0396 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.64 | 12.194% | $277.8372 | $277.84 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.54 | 11.441% | $186.7083 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.45 | 7.385% | $245.321 | $245.32 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.82 | $1,230.1863 | $1,230.18 | $1,230.15 | $1,230.10 | |