| 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 | 8.417% | $13.8232 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.32 | 13.840% | $237.1515 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 12.411% | $270.5508 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.64 | 7.245% | $139.0324 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.64 | 13.791% | $211.2416 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.79 | 5.835% | $119.3713 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 10.254% | $157.4317 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.61 | $1,148.6025 | $1,148.59 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.60 | |