| 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 | $12.62 | 6.593% | $13.452 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.61 | 9.128% | $49.7733 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.88 | 4.237% | $20.7223 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.89 | 3.793% | $123.3995 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 7.782% | $18.6678 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.95 | 6.826% | $106.7726 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.74 | 3.570% | $157.1571 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.01 | $489.9446 | $489.94 | $489.85 | $490.10 | |