| 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 | $12.39 | 6.325% | $13.1737 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.86 | 8.351% | $84.3621 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.72 | 13.112% | $159.1712 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.85 | 9.232% | $192.0845 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.64 | 9.490% | $220.7756 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.69 | 10.215% | $236.6206 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.70 | 11.265% | $7.4548 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.85 | $913.6425 | $913.63 | $913.60 | $913.80 | |