| 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 | $12.73 | 9.834% | $13.9819 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 6.193% | $151.4206 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.31 | 5.805% | $149.513 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.77 | 5.718% | $235.508 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.46 | 4.672% | $36.07 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.77 | 3.535% | $180.9481 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.93 | 9.752% | $131.6256 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.56 | $899.0672 | $899.07 | $899.05 | $899.00 | |