| 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 | $14.30 | 5.402% | $15.0725 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.35 | 7.333% | $173.1818 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 5.782% | $42.9263 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.81 | 3.213% | $256.8043 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.26 | 5.766% | $146.2321 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.50 | 13.847% | $104.17 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 9.284% | $130.9113 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.59 | $869.2983 | $869.29 | $869.30 | $869.30 | |