| 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 | $12.55 | 6.235% | $13.3325 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.32 | 9.237% | $223.193 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.62 | 5.628% | $164.3783 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.83 | 8.853% | $77.1006 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.88 | 9.144% | $131.9333 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.97 | 6.711% | $123.7527 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 12.588% | $129.8365 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.49 | $863.5269 | $863.52 | $863.60 | $863.50 | |