| 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 | $13.55 | 5.250% | $14.2614 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.59 | 8.854% | $6.0849 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.90 | 11.764% | $156.3578 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 4.193% | $166.0732 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.38 | 3.574% | $94.6459 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.31 | 11.358% | $127.2933 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.72 | 7.403% | $247.8002 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.84 | $812.5167 | $812.51 | $812.50 | $812.60 | |