| 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 | $13.40 | 7.858% | $14.453 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.97 | 11.452% | $61.2652 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.49 | 13.570% | $111.8551 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.41 | 12.580% | $168.2058 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.25 | 3.553% | $9.5787 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.99 | 7.798% | $204.8054 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 13.746% | $169.3223 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.37 | $739.4855 | $739.50 | $739.45 | $739.60 | |