| 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 | $12.30 | 7.483% | $13.2204 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.64 | 9.495% | $32.4543 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.40 | 5.256% | $104.6245 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.70 | 9.431% | $17.1807 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.27 | 13.250% | $213.2158 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.47 | 9.818% | $77.3887 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.75 | 4.683% | $91.8593 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.53 | $549.9437 | $549.94 | $549.90 | $550.00 | |