| 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 | $13.27 | 8.641% | $14.4167 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 11.645% | $253.0211 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.48 | 3.449% | $78.0833 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.84 | 12.270% | $242.3236 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.52 | 12.840% | $91.9872 | $91.99 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 6.404% | $162.5002 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 12.417% | $279.6373 | $279.64 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.21 | $1,121.9694 | $1,121.97 | $1,121.95 | $1,121.90 | |