| 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 | $12.88 | 3.754% | $13.3635 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.56 | 4.850% | $168.3472 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.58 | 7.549% | $110.3238 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.36 | 9.479% | $118.6314 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.29 | 9.519% | $229.2123 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.63 | 12.234% | $180.2815 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.54 | 4.325% | $108.0181 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.84 | $928.1778 | $928.17 | $928.15 | $928.10 | |