| 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 | $12.52 | 6.498% | $13.3335 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.52 | 12.708% | $254.1791 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 13.180% | $65.4067 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.87 | 12.448% | $200.0113 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.55 | 6.389% | $231.4493 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.91 | 3.432% | $49.5543 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.44 | 4.545% | $221.0499 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.60 | $1,034.9841 | $1,034.98 | $1,035.00 | $1,034.90 | |