| 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 | $12.79 | 13.550% | $14.523 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.72 | 4.149% | $152.8074 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.37 | 4.527% | $206.3049 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.61 | 5.172% | $134.21 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.40 | 5.604% | $54.2805 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.83 | 13.826% | $252.5002 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.63 | 12.350% | $84.9703 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.35 | $899.5963 | $899.59 | $899.55 | $899.60 | |