| 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 | 4.358% | $14.3597 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.88 | 10.518% | $48.4953 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.47 | 3.120% | $253.1287 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 5.680% | $178.018 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.46 | 8.857% | $173.5834 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.96 | 7.322% | $89.0343 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.50 | 3.597% | $242.935 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.48 | $999.5544 | $999.56 | $999.60 | $999.50 | |