| 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 | $12.40 | 13.134% | $14.0286 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 13.867% | $43.2011 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.78 | 4.829% | $225.1517 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.47 | 5.629% | $166.334 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.60 | 5.538% | $19.6301 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.33 | 7.748% | $5.743 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.29 | 5.681% | $141.919 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.81 | $616.0075 | $616.00 | $616.05 | $615.90 | |