| 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 | $12.98 | 11.565% | $14.4811 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.58 | 9.662% | $26.9549 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.79 | 9.377% | $250.2436 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.33 | 9.371% | $193.9476 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.59 | 7.402% | $29.6322 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.79 | 12.356% | $140.2091 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.40 | 6.752% | $169.0952 | $169.10 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.46 | $824.5637 | $824.56 | $824.60 | $824.50 | |