| 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 | $11.99 | 12.391% | $13.4757 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.29 | 13.247% | $242.677 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.75 | 5.355% | $227.3034 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 13.250% | $7.248 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.38 | 6.614% | $55.8444 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.45 | 8.300% | $147.7754 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.70 | 4.240% | $215.4641 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.96 | $909.7880 | $909.79 | $909.85 | $909.80 | |