| 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 | $12.65 | 9.740% | $13.8821 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.51 | 6.719% | $36.8287 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.88 | 13.168% | $85.8719 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.84 | 13.838% | $245.7079 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.48 | 3.685% | $132.1776 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 11.523% | $18.3232 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.84 | 11.700% | $8.7573 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.63 | $541.5487 | $541.55 | $541.55 | $541.60 | |