| 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 | $13.85 | 4.577% | $14.4839 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.59 | 6.241% | $28.2495 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.88 | 7.701% | $199.1176 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.69 | 13.422% | $34.8092 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.81 | 3.327% | $61.7999 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.40 | 3.770% | $134.2784 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.62 | 3.704% | $219.4584 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.84 | $692.1969 | $692.20 | $692.20 | $692.20 | |