| 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 | $12.81 | 3.460% | $13.2532 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.86 | 3.756% | $119.1741 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.41 | 5.308% | $187.88 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.87 | 6.189% | $37.0281 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.41 | 8.656% | $69.9853 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.77 | 13.250% | $108.4595 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.37 | 8.611% | $158.9739 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.50 | $694.7541 | $694.75 | $694.75 | $694.90 | |