| 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 | $12.53 | 3.709% | $12.9947 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.84 | 12.302% | $30.1419 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.95 | 5.545% | $21.0562 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.39 | 11.815% | $112.2511 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.76 | 13.714% | $260.1321 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 5.838% | $81.9715 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.62 | 6.726% | $96.7151 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.54 | $615.2626 | $615.26 | $615.25 | $615.30 | |