| 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 | $13.70 | 4.756% | $14.3516 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.35 | 13.741% | $239.2542 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.33 | 8.560% | $78.5214 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 12.765% | $279.5557 | $279.56 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.87 | 8.754% | $227.1545 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.61 | 3.865% | $115.9237 | $115.92 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.41 | 12.165% | $207.9651 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.18 | $1,162.7262 | $1,162.72 | $1,162.65 | $1,162.90 | |