| 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 | $14.37 | 3.484% | $14.8707 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.68 | 8.276% | $216.2055 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.94 | 10.185% | $42.906 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.92 | 10.401% | $31.928 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.99 | 12.262% | $261.5592 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.61 | 12.628% | $6.3184 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.54 | 7.688% | $267.6478 | $267.65 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.05 | $841.4356 | $841.45 | $841.40 | $841.40 | |