| 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 | $12.79 | 5.826% | $13.5351 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.86 | 8.579% | $232.207 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.66 | 11.398% | $241.3549 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.53 | 6.451% | $121.9183 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.32 | 8.711% | $257.9929 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.84 | 10.462% | $157.7839 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.78 | 7.466% | $47.0486 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.78 | $1,071.8407 | $1,071.84 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.80 | |