| 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 | $12.63 | 5.808% | $13.3636 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 6.205% | $166.2108 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 8.793% | $263.9427 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.78 | 9.750% | $76.5836 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.61 | 9.321% | $117.6403 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.37 | 8.117% | $78.2443 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.55 | 9.485% | $114.4666 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.05 | $830.4519 | $830.44 | $830.45 | $830.40 | |