| 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 | $13.56 | 8.125% | $14.6618 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.60 | 3.216% | $180.2151 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.54 | 13.439% | $8.5533 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.51 | 3.590% | $222.2109 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.88 | 8.661% | $6.3893 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.91 | 4.409% | $247.3554 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.65 | 11.164% | $62.9744 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.65 | $742.3602 | $742.36 | $742.30 | $742.50 | |