| 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 | $12.75 | 6.350% | $13.5596 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.47 | 6.221% | $6.8725 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.94 | 7.477% | $36.4777 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.32 | 7.108% | $190.995 | $191.00 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 4.871% | $252.026 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.70 | 9.416% | $228.3512 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.50 | 7.208% | $41.2751 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.00 | $769.5571 | $769.57 | $769.60 | $769.70 | |