| 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 | $12.64 | 12.568% | $14.2286 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.78 | 13.367% | $149.395 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.75 | 6.285% | $34.8083 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.47 | 10.487% | $255.7443 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 5.477% | $175.7036 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.76 | 7.111% | $81.1473 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.43 | 8.520% | $161.0762 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.41 | $872.1033 | $872.11 | $872.15 | $872.00 | |