| 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 | $13.35 | 5.178% | $14.0413 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.51 | 9.814% | $10.4433 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.85 | 6.479% | $23.2657 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.32 | 11.288% | $67.1289 | $67.13 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.62 | 6.348% | $239.9424 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.72 | 12.185% | $53.5347 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 11.275% | $177.7173 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.08 | $586.0736 | $586.07 | $586.10 | $585.90 | |