| 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 | $12.50 | 10.304% | $13.788 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.93 | 11.654% | $135.0232 | $135.02 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.26 | 11.372% | $277.6058 | $277.61 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.87 | 4.114% | $228.9155 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.27 | 4.355% | $63.9383 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.31 | 4.337% | $56.6654 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.70 | 5.605% | $196.1085 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.84 | $972.0447 | $972.06 | $972.00 | $972.00 | |