| 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 | $12.57 | 12.387% | $14.127 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.98 | 6.771% | $39.4839 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.41 | 8.162% | $115.0952 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.78 | 7.173% | $10.4815 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.77 | 13.126% | $141.1473 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.44 | 8.306% | $88.2044 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.92 | 4.856% | $248.4248 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.87 | $656.9641 | $656.96 | $657.00 | $656.90 | |