| 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 | $12.96 | 5.738% | $13.7036 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 11.120% | $83.94 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.83 | 11.600% | $205.1543 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.48 | 13.772% | $256.5331 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.50 | 8.797% | $167.0034 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.97 | 6.501% | $62.8036 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.74 | 7.817% | $80.5824 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.02 | $869.7204 | $869.70 | $869.75 | $869.70 | |