| 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 | $12.67 | 5.338% | $13.3463 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 9.590% | $18.4769 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.89 | 13.445% | $40.7154 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.91 | 11.215% | $208.9841 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 9.487% | $126.348 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.59 | 11.670% | $250.7997 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.84 | 8.423% | $249.1994 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.16 | $907.8698 | $907.88 | $907.90 | $907.80 | |