| 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 | $11.75 | 12.845% | $13.2593 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.28 | 7.259% | $157.9711 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.37 | 8.113% | $178.7865 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.47 | 6.827% | $100.9195 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.94 | 9.175% | $20.6777 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.55 | 5.218% | $127.8925 | $127.89 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.32 | 13.416% | $258.9514 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.68 | $858.4580 | $858.46 | $858.45 | $858.60 | |