| 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 | $13.50 | 7.573% | $14.5224 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.79 | 11.749% | $26.5851 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.98 | 9.767% | $26.3221 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.28 | 3.659% | $150.5958 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.94 | 11.160% | $276.7217 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.68 | 3.645% | $29.7254 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.79 | 5.485% | $264.5458 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.96 | $789.0183 | $789.03 | $789.00 | $788.90 | |