| 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 | $12.37 | 6.859% | $13.2185 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.44 | 3.594% | $45.0012 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.96 | 11.582% | $16.6927 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.50 | 9.349% | $215.9643 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.60 | 11.627% | $7.3674 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.70 | 6.612% | $136.1435 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.45 | 9.501% | $198.6896 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.02 | $633.0772 | $633.07 | $633.05 | $633.10 | |