| 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 | $12.32 | 8.417% | $13.357 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.88 | 9.533% | $19.5845 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.37 | 11.732% | $180.3019 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.40 | 4.537% | $256.5338 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.96 | 5.724% | $21.1025 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.84 | 6.419% | $67.9379 | $67.94 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.69 | 9.314% | $14.9651 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.46 | $573.7827 | $573.78 | $573.80 | $573.80 | |