| 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 | $12.41 | 4.645% | $12.9864 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.48 | 9.774% | $45.5343 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.68 | 5.588% | $143.2618 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.67 | 4.178% | $46.5363 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.75 | 9.110% | $172.121 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.48 | 3.673% | $176.7417 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.25 | 3.458% | $11.639 | $11.64 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.72 | $608.8205 | $608.82 | $608.85 | $608.70 | |