| 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 | $13.76 | 5.690% | $14.5429 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.86 | 3.315% | $240.5793 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 13.682% | $237.243 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.33 | 10.725% | $55.7279 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.73 | 7.366% | $26.5516 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 7.409% | $9.0761 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.80 | 7.646% | $268.8997 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.62 | $852.6205 | $852.62 | $852.70 | $852.60 | |