| 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 | $13.83 | 4.578% | $14.4631 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.84 | 5.283% | $32.4693 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.31 | 5.295% | $140.3688 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.29 | 9.394% | $266.1447 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.96 | 6.833% | $57.6471 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.34 | 12.375% | $231.8746 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.55 | 13.638% | $43.8074 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.12 | $786.7750 | $786.77 | $786.70 | $786.80 | |