| 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 | $13.57 | 6.502% | $14.4523 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.52 | 3.805% | $39.9857 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.89 | 10.156% | $224.5971 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.58 | 13.643% | $91.5735 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.38 | 7.777% | $128.6642 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.50 | 12.616% | $12.9508 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.91 | 9.332% | $209.819 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.35 | $722.0426 | $722.04 | $722.00 | $722.20 | |