| 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 | $12.88 | 6.586% | $13.7283 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.98 | 8.588% | $141.1427 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.76 | 5.348% | $238.8871 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.69 | 8.288% | $114.4496 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.52 | 11.835% | $181.7542 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.43 | 11.725% | $263.0342 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.81 | 8.872% | $184.8755 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.07 | $1,137.8716 | $1,137.87 | $1,137.95 | $1,137.80 | |