| 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 | $12.74 | 7.375% | $13.6796 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.26 | 5.727% | $188.469 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.94 | 8.509% | $218.038 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.46 | 5.258% | $178.3702 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.55 | 11.515% | $144.4677 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.88 | 12.117% | $142.254 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.50 | 4.245% | $19.2853 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.33 | $904.5638 | $904.57 | $904.55 | $904.70 | |