| 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 | $12.50 | 5.355% | $13.1694 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.40 | 13.284% | $96.7445 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.60 | 4.819% | $156.8092 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.58 | 9.327% | $165.7179 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.64 | 4.224% | $204.9461 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.36 | 12.578% | $271.7183 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.95 | 8.496% | $236.467 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.03 | $1,145.5724 | $1,145.58 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.50 | |