| 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 | $12.89 | 6.830% | $13.7704 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.43 | 6.225% | $49.3203 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.65 | 7.583% | $145.9363 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.59 | 13.293% | $226.1215 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.38 | 12.499% | $6.0524 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.84 | 7.176% | $197.0324 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.27 | 6.502% | $146.1953 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.05 | $784.4286 | $784.43 | $784.40 | $784.40 | |