| 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 | $12.69 | 8.338% | $13.7481 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 5.214% | $16.5186 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.47 | 3.300% | $243.2405 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.50 | 7.869% | $71.7329 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.80 | 7.628% | $63.2853 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.80 | 5.438% | $169.5443 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.88 | 6.165% | $69.9415 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.84 | $648.0112 | $648.01 | $648.05 | $647.80 | |