| 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 | $14.40 | 3.602% | $14.9187 | $14.92 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.58 | 9.774% | $275.0717 | $275.07 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.91 | 12.130% | $171.458 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 5.285% | $7.949 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.58 | 3.194% | $25.3651 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.77 | 3.656% | $144.88 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.71 | 12.852% | $9.8294 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.50 | $649.4719 | $649.48 | $649.45 | $649.50 | |