| 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 | $12.25 | 13.332% | $13.8832 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.73 | 4.732% | $173.5723 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.41 | 7.197% | $25.0948 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.77 | 6.709% | $100.061 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.51 | 4.175% | $16.1575 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.39 | 7.454% | $200.2835 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.37 | 8.776% | $22.1577 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.43 | $551.2100 | $551.20 | $551.20 | $551.40 | |