| 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 | $12.77 | 5.645% | $13.4909 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.69 | 9.276% | $73.9689 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.39 | 8.637% | $65.6059 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.70 | 5.311% | $238.74 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.65 | 5.382% | $152.4351 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.67 | 8.768% | $217.1771 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.58 | 6.682% | $148.9067 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.45 | $910.3246 | $910.34 | $910.35 | $910.30 | |