| 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 | $12.87 | 4.209% | $13.4117 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.48 | 13.575% | $131.1564 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.66 | 7.613% | $142.7594 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 8.277% | $9.366 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.37 | 7.643% | $92.9713 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.76 | 4.769% | $238.6219 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.71 | 13.589% | $140.521 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.50 | $768.8077 | $768.81 | $768.70 | $768.90 | |