| 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 | $12.64 | 7.314% | $13.5645 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.89 | 5.559% | $63.2193 | $63.22 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.90 | 8.871% | $179.5283 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.73 | 11.234% | $211.0443 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.27 | 8.533% | $204.3351 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.63 | 12.152% | $28.7446 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.49 | 8.367% | $271.4485 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.55 | $971.8846 | $971.88 | $971.90 | $971.70 | |