| 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 | $12.32 | 9.451% | $13.4844 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.89 | 13.174% | $6.6659 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.74 | 10.397% | $9.6487 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.70 | 10.801% | $114.9006 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.71 | 4.751% | $124.3499 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.79 | 6.816% | $157.8634 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.35 | 4.484% | $249.0376 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.50 | $675.9505 | $675.95 | $675.95 | $675.90 | |