| 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 | $13.89 | 6.345% | $14.7713 | $14.77 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.78 | 7.717% | $104.2485 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.40 | 9.784% | $260.6272 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 9.266% | $172.4108 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 8.764% | $160.3725 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.54 | 8.204% | $96.8859 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 11.785% | $239.1864 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.82 | $1,048.5026 | $1,048.51 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 | |