| 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 | $12.80 | 8.447% | $13.8812 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.79 | 9.127% | $29.2351 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 7.446% | $55.6355 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.99 | 6.416% | $165.9983 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.97 | 10.803% | $249.2735 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.42 | 3.403% | $147.2666 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.82 | 3.845% | $124.4271 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.57 | $785.7173 | $785.73 | $785.75 | $785.70 | |