| 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 | $12.75 | 9.575% | $13.9708 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.72 | 3.160% | $87.3972 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.57 | 5.481% | $24.8619 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.81 | 3.121% | $195.734 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.84 | 6.456% | $38.1538 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 12.738% | $241.6539 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.36 | 7.726% | $110.2683 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.40 | $712.0399 | $712.03 | $712.00 | $712.20 | |