| 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 | $12.39 | 4.613% | $12.9616 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.29 | 6.275% | $26.8769 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 10.495% | $77.689 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.68 | 6.713% | $188.5405 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.85 | 13.143% | $241.9563 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.95 | 9.132% | $159.2782 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.54 | 10.187% | $220.969 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.01 | $928.2715 | $928.28 | $928.30 | $928.40 | |