| 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 | $12.38 | 4.707% | $12.9627 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.65 | 11.723% | $53.236 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.72 | 13.277% | $145.8102 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.92 | 6.873% | $261.7534 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.63 | 12.745% | $133.7494 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 13.695% | $13.9504 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.94 | 9.762% | $178.8462 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.51 | $800.3083 | $800.31 | $800.30 | $800.30 | |