| 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 | $12.71 | 4.292% | $13.2555 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.84 | 7.503% | $53.5795 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.93 | 5.326% | $188.4598 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.71 | 13.409% | $104.0074 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.92 | 9.396% | $251.5233 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.99 | 5.777% | $10.5671 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.37 | 8.295% | $150.9307 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.47 | $772.3233 | $772.33 | $772.30 | $772.40 | |