| 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 | $12.26 | 6.270% | $13.0287 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.85 | 11.719% | $60.1607 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.68 | 8.310% | $226.0213 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.64 | 8.773% | $181.2593 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.85 | 6.635% | $20.1007 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.68 | 6.415% | $8.1727 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.86 | 10.500% | $167.8053 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.82 | $676.5487 | $676.55 | $676.50 | $676.60 | |