| 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 | 3.550% | $13.4097 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.46 | 7.498% | $74.6681 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.73 | 6.340% | $13.5371 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.33 | 7.368% | $261.2586 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.66 | 8.505% | $31.0975 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.59 | 6.357% | $225.0408 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.34 | 7.200% | $108.6365 | $108.64 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.06 | $727.6483 | $727.66 | $727.65 | $727.60 | |