| 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 | $12.94 | 5.425% | $13.642 | $13.64 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.57 | 10.698% | $154.5012 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.89 | 5.222% | $138.7773 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.44 | 11.651% | $122.1909 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.68 | 7.273% | $7.1658 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.76 | 12.212% | $22.1731 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.69 | 11.504% | $229.3526 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.97 | $687.8029 | $687.80 | $687.80 | $687.90 | |