| 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 | 5.258% | $13.4835 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.69 | 9.227% | $175.5169 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.43 | 9.843% | $247.6191 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.47 | 4.536% | $154.1592 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.43 | 13.494% | $183.2134 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.79 | 9.569% | $272.5967 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.41 | 6.861% | $212.0229 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.03 | $1,258.6117 | $1,258.61 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.60 | |