| 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 | $12.84 | 13.127% | $14.5255 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 10.797% | $260.3286 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.34 | 11.276% | $260.7642 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.71 | 13.456% | $37.1115 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.88 | 6.695% | $6.2737 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 6.550% | $61.2449 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.78 | 4.744% | $138.0316 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.99 | $778.2800 | $778.27 | $778.30 | $778.20 | |