| 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 | $12.95 | 10.549% | $14.3161 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.80 | 7.211% | $159.53 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.94 | 6.360% | $226.483 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.37 | 4.238% | $240.1331 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 9.333% | $185.7021 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.83 | 10.832% | $29.7362 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.72 | 7.202% | $18.9962 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.46 | $874.8967 | $874.90 | $874.95 | $874.80 | |