| 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 | $12.40 | 6.159% | $13.1637 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.98 | 9.706% | $9.8516 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.69 | 8.510% | $106.0034 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.57 | 9.810% | $242.2079 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.59 | 10.205% | $189.1008 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.63 | 13.739% | $60.9982 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.94 | 11.353% | $247.1368 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.80 | $868.4624 | $868.46 | $868.45 | $868.50 | |