| 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 | $12.88 | 4.705% | $13.486 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.94 | 12.526% | $14.5609 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.53 | 10.795% | $255.4157 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.58 | 10.438% | $161.88 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.64 | 13.308% | $273.7975 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.46 | 8.708% | $267.9217 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 9.622% | $221.4036 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.00 | $1,208.4654 | $1,208.47 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.50 | |