| 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 | $12.50 | 7.660% | $13.4575 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.98 | 8.240% | $176.4096 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.74 | 11.103% | $85.2604 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.39 | 5.687% | $146.2602 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.62 | 8.392% | $233.7148 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.99 | 4.457% | $257.9983 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 3.529% | $165.0666 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.66 | $1,078.1674 | $1,078.17 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.30 | |