| 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 | $14.32 | 3.705% | $14.8506 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.77 | 13.222% | $272.6046 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.69 | 5.830% | $186.991 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 3.266% | $147.0921 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.85 | 6.746% | $236.816 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.67 | 5.464% | $101.952 | $101.95 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.44 | 12.349% | $165.6474 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.18 | $1,125.9537 | $1,125.95 | $1,125.95 | $1,126.00 | |