| 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 | $13.92 | 3.865% | $14.458 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 12.663% | $16.3925 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.90 | 6.720% | $48.9845 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.42 | 7.832% | $65.1521 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.65 | 12.283% | $185.9968 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.61 | 6.572% | $9.1758 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.85 | 5.418% | $241.2491 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.90 | $581.4088 | $581.41 | $581.45 | $581.50 | |