| 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 | $12.97 | 6.600% | $13.826 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.70 | 4.436% | $20.5739 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.55 | 8.806% | $257.3806 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 9.533% | $56.7052 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.94 | 9.496% | $13.0738 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.62 | 11.331% | $258.9782 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.87 | 4.686% | $34.4103 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.42 | $654.9480 | $654.95 | $654.95 | $655.00 | |