| 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 | $12.47 | 11.185% | $13.8648 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 13.517% | $40.3439 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.35 | 5.509% | $183.9549 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.59 | 11.398% | $92.0036 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.60 | 5.492% | $134.6078 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.71 | 3.610% | $87.768 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.78 | 13.760% | $247.7465 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.04 | $800.2895 | $800.28 | $800.25 | $800.30 | |