| 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 | $12.31 | 7.481% | $13.2309 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.65 | 10.144% | $45.875 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.40 | 11.536% | $253.6329 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.64 | 10.685% | $7.3495 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.93 | 5.382% | $115.8464 | $115.85 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.30 | 9.413% | $64.8819 | $64.88 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.37 | 8.323% | $94.6418 | $94.64 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.60 | $595.4584 | $595.46 | $595.55 | $595.30 | |