| 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 | $13.34 | 4.750% | $13.9737 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.49 | 13.714% | $74.4713 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.98 | 5.400% | $86.4069 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.25 | 3.215% | $61.1549 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.92 | 7.168% | $134.9459 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.35 | 11.558% | $94.0992 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 6.342% | $177.9314 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.65 | $642.9833 | $642.98 | $642.95 | $643.00 | |