| 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 | $13.81 | 4.593% | $14.4443 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.67 | 3.562% | $118.7545 | $118.75 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.32 | 12.158% | $184.298 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.26 | 6.790% | $180.7528 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.33 | 7.631% | $71.3916 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.77 | 6.535% | $53.0225 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.37 | 3.269% | $10.709 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.53 | $633.3727 | $633.36 | $633.35 | $633.40 | |