| 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 | $12.60 | 6.125% | $13.3718 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.81 | 4.456% | $140.8171 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.53 | 9.334% | $84.7667 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.32 | 12.584% | $163.6071 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.59 | 11.659% | $119.0173 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.63 | 9.205% | $68.3951 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.88 | 10.812% | $275.7889 | $275.79 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.36 | $865.7640 | $865.78 | $865.70 | $865.80 | |