| 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 | $12.95 | 11.603% | $14.4526 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.78 | 6.318% | $192.2017 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.87 | 13.580% | $72.5435 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 4.397% | $91.1177 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.68 | 4.294% | $219.7266 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 9.640% | $159.5152 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.42 | 10.440% | $31.387 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.47 | $780.9443 | $780.95 | $780.95 | $780.90 | |