| 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 | $11.89 | 9.207% | $12.9847 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.77 | 5.470% | $240.229 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.88 | 9.625% | $186.231 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.95 | 12.818% | $179.3242 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 8.115% | $204.2941 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.52 | 5.497% | $79.6713 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 11.495% | $185.7284 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.55 | $1,088.4627 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.40 | |