| 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 | $13.58 | 6.400% | $14.4491 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.97 | 9.829% | $54.8816 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.71 | 7.710% | $25.538 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 9.709% | $8.3598 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.91 | 12.162% | $235.4393 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.71 | 10.760% | $222.3064 | $222.31 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.88 | 10.564% | $167.9246 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.38 | $728.8988 | $728.90 | $728.90 | $728.80 | |