| 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 | $12.42 | 3.603% | $12.8675 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.89 | 7.451% | $74.023 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.90 | 11.822% | $42.3805 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.42 | 13.516% | $234.3197 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 12.623% | $6.1943 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.35 | 9.412% | $138.2421 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.64 | 13.386% | $259.2458 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.12 | $767.2729 | $767.27 | $767.25 | $767.20 | |