| 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 | $12.61 | 5.147% | $13.259 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.73 | 8.332% | $216.3715 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.71 | 5.773% | $200.662 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.94 | 3.564% | $133.5354 | $133.54 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.99 | 6.594% | $246.2215 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.38 | 7.199% | $197.6535 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.43 | 9.825% | $251.9715 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.79 | $1,259.6744 | $1,259.67 | $1,259.60 | $1,259.80 | |