| 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 | $14.41 | 3.686% | $14.9412 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.96 | 6.189% | $180.4788 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.87 | 4.236% | $141.6255 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.77 | 10.115% | $221.0779 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.83 | 7.364% | $101.8133 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 12.633% | $86.1642 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.31 | 13.610% | $38.9796 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.65 | $785.0805 | $785.08 | $785.15 | $785.10 | |