| 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 | $12.70 | 13.803% | $14.453 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.71 | 4.670% | $56.2183 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.70 | 6.517% | $90.2199 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.92 | 5.754% | $144.7984 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 10.630% | $247.6563 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.49 | 10.754% | $32.6614 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.43 | 9.158% | $70.3305 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.81 | $656.3378 | $656.34 | $656.30 | $656.40 | |