| 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 | $12.73 | 8.625% | $13.828 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.97 | 5.865% | $48.6661 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.54 | 9.670% | $267.0903 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.54 | 8.203% | $59.0139 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.77 | 12.709% | $252.2089 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 9.767% | $91.6664 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.77 | 10.182% | $239.9433 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.83 | $972.4169 | $972.42 | $972.40 | $972.40 | |