| 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 | 7.299% | $13.4124 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.93 | 13.383% | $49.8092 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.62 | 13.233% | $51.6569 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.29 | 13.253% | $210.979 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.90 | 9.542% | $96.2874 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.98 | 11.375% | $161.4715 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.44 | 11.526% | $130.9761 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.66 | $714.5925 | $714.60 | $714.60 | $714.70 | |