| 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 | $11.71 | 13.245% | $13.261 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.99 | 5.465% | $250.9962 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.39 | 6.501% | $54.7309 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.97 | 9.575% | $188.4361 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.58 | 13.530% | $47.2058 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.50 | 5.217% | $27.8825 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 3.263% | $246.2823 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.64 | $828.7948 | $828.80 | $828.85 | $828.80 | |