| 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 | $12.95 | 5.509% | $13.6634 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.44 | 10.584% | $178.5268 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.33 | 5.200% | $87.6632 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.78 | 12.128% | $191.4922 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 13.300% | $8.4975 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 12.808% | $83.8051 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.44 | 7.126% | $257.5738 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.73 | $821.2220 | $821.22 | $821.20 | $821.30 | |