| 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 | $12.89 | 5.872% | $13.6469 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 13.117% | $45.5296 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.79 | 3.617% | $251.5717 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.51 | 4.142% | $137.9986 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.54 | 3.482% | $252.0201 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.84 | 12.793% | $106.9729 | $106.97 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.88 | 4.830% | $90.028 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.70 | $897.7678 | $897.77 | $897.75 | $897.70 | |