| 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 | $13.39 | 7.700% | $14.421 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.51 | 10.436% | $38.1115 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.73 | 3.327% | $119.5803 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.84 | 9.366% | $189.0282 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.85 | 12.808% | $183.7078 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.78 | 5.272% | $231.3668 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.40 | 6.255% | $239.4988 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.50 | $1,015.7144 | $1,015.72 | $1,015.70 | $1,015.70 | |