| 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 | $12.36 | 8.500% | $13.4106 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.68 | 13.331% | $260.2986 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.88 | 4.313% | $40.5569 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.57 | 11.360% | $181.038 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.83 | 11.506% | $245.1236 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 5.340% | $209.3738 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.76 | 6.314% | $86.9223 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.84 | $1,036.7238 | $1,036.72 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.70 | |