| 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 | $12.75 | 4.560% | $13.3314 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.77 | 3.751% | $46.4493 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.42 | 7.516% | $250.9638 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 5.854% | $236.5943 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.45 | 7.240% | $131.3154 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.79 | 13.746% | $87.3456 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.86 | 8.259% | $138.42 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.55 | $904.4198 | $904.42 | $904.40 | $904.30 | |