| 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 | $12.55 | 13.743% | $14.2747 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 7.730% | $39.3215 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.67 | 10.414% | $47.1137 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.90 | 13.239% | $226.3648 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.57 | 5.815% | $182.6049 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.87 | 13.695% | $97.6299 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 4.186% | $8.3036 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.03 | $615.6131 | $615.59 | $615.55 | $615.60 | |