| 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 | $12.57 | 6.425% | $13.3776 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.26 | 3.574% | $175.3094 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.33 | 13.541% | $236.54 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.68 | 12.681% | $232.8891 | $232.89 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.33 | 6.313% | $262.9439 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.31 | 13.611% | $199.1714 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.54 | 7.343% | $243.1748 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.02 | $1,363.4062 | $1,363.40 | $1,363.40 | $1,363.40 | |