| 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 | $11.91 | 11.446% | $13.2732 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 9.180% | $6.9875 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.73 | 4.339% | $249.0885 | $249.09 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.26 | 6.799% | $50.4732 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.28 | 10.331% | $68.7141 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.31 | 9.172% | $261.2595 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.40 | 11.509% | $29.4384 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.29 | $679.2344 | $679.23 | $679.20 | $679.30 | |