| 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 | 13.285% | $14.2399 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.47 | 10.371% | $106.4749 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.25 | 9.846% | $152.9606 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.75 | 5.425% | $165.2537 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.49 | 5.830% | $251.3357 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.43 | 3.854% | $134.4182 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.75 | 8.315% | $255.3526 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.71 | $1,080.0356 | $1,080.03 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.10 | |