| 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 | $12.25 | 13.245% | $13.8725 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.88 | 5.218% | $30.387 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 8.816% | $178.393 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.57 | 12.256% | $258.8287 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.25 | 13.503% | $177.3484 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.72 | 13.462% | $112.0097 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.62 | 6.423% | $49.6144 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.23 | $820.4537 | $820.45 | $820.45 | $820.40 | |