| 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 | 7.422% | $13.4278 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.40 | 3.564% | $70.8378 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.60 | 8.126% | $263.3949 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.73 | 5.119% | $246.7458 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.99 | 13.340% | $148.4641 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.98 | 4.140% | $100.995 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.99 | 11.344% | $212.6559 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.19 | $1,056.5213 | $1,056.53 | $1,056.55 | $1,056.50 | |