| 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 | $12.50 | 12.305% | $14.0381 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 8.610% | $51.6115 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.66 | 3.390% | $50.3096 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 7.805% | $74.062 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.57 | 11.577% | $117.7918 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.47 | 7.446% | $233.6628 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.98 | 10.613% | $176.9587 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.40 | $718.4345 | $718.43 | $718.40 | $718.50 | |