| 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 | $13.50 | 7.248% | $14.4785 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.57 | 12.406% | $87.1933 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.69 | 4.589% | $167.0182 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.77 | 3.851% | $66.2258 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.75 | 5.783% | $264.193 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 13.161% | $126.5819 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.68 | 5.298% | $159.716 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.82 | $885.4067 | $885.41 | $885.45 | $885.40 | |