| 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 | $11.48 | 12.828% | $12.9527 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.81 | 9.164% | $47.8247 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.33 | 12.621% | $128.7596 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.40 | 13.818% | $249.7167 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.63 | 3.356% | $18.2217 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.67 | 3.449% | $239.6603 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 12.674% | $160.8759 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.10 | $858.0116 | $858.01 | $857.95 | $858.10 | |