| 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 | 7.394% | $13.1558 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.93 | 13.668% | $171.5591 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.29 | 8.491% | $243.3345 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.41 | 11.130% | $243.8303 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.58 | 3.531% | $17.1654 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.96 | 6.190% | $82.7857 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 11.334% | $156.9698 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.41 | $928.8006 | $928.81 | $928.80 | $928.90 | |