| 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 | $8.32 | 6.478% | $8.859 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.56 | 7.504% | $13.5025 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.39 | 7.193% | $44.3672 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 4.689% | $15.4626 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.77 | 8.283% | $22.4904 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.97 | 12.105% | $253.3237 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.28 | 6.358% | $119.4188 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.06 | $477.4242 | $477.42 | $477.35 | $477.50 | |