| 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 | $12.27 | 6.252% | $13.0371 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.80 | 9.802% | $57.9755 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.57 | 12.490% | $198.6236 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.87 | 11.298% | $91.1197 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.69 | 8.158% | $174.8807 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.49 | 5.796% | $79.8654 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.65 | 7.323% | $79.0434 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.34 | $694.5454 | $694.55 | $694.55 | $694.50 | |