| 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 | $12.75 | 5.840% | $13.4946 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.86 | 5.669% | $138.2785 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 8.841% | $256.658 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.31 | 3.262% | $19.9399 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.63 | 5.874% | $140.4207 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.92 | 5.331% | $69.4342 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.74 | 3.545% | $183.0054 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.02 | $821.2313 | $821.23 | $821.25 | $821.20 | |