| 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 | $13.71 | 5.455% | $14.4579 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.74 | 9.515% | $148.6557 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.52 | 3.365% | $180.3926 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.81 | 6.403% | $168.9786 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.60 | 11.218% | $278.7123 | $278.71 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.46 | 4.624% | $176.2496 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.41 | 8.254% | $50.2407 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.25 | $1,017.6874 | $1,017.69 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | |