| 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 | $13.60 | 7.716% | $14.6494 | $14.65 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.72 | 13.555% | $41.6974 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.88 | 9.632% | $193.9171 | $193.92 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 13.105% | $280.048 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.94 | 12.224% | $200.8136 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.36 | 10.490% | $15.8664 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.93 | 3.817% | $122.4314 | $122.43 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.03 | $869.4233 | $869.43 | $869.40 | $869.30 | |