| 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 | $12.77 | 4.791% | $13.3818 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.66 | 4.739% | $83.4351 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.94 | 11.558% | $17.7823 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 10.153% | $268.1675 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.61 | 9.490% | $15.9965 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 11.492% | $158.8538 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 12.444% | $206.1886 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.28 | $763.8056 | $763.81 | $763.85 | $763.90 | |