| 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 | $12.62 | 3.277% | $13.0336 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 5.334% | $17.517 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.87 | 7.225% | $33.1004 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.46 | 13.267% | $222.5243 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.58 | 11.572% | $8.4572 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.26 | 4.312% | $205.7659 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.61 | 4.228% | $223.6837 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.03 | $724.0821 | $724.08 | $724.05 | $724.10 | |