| 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 | $12.86 | 4.695% | $13.4638 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.35 | 5.788% | $38.4539 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.85 | 12.785% | $270.5148 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 8.747% | $124.4827 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.80 | 5.865% | $222.1048 | $222.10 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.90 | 5.843% | $26.3549 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.64 | 3.198% | $44.0036 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.87 | $739.3785 | $739.35 | $739.35 | $739.50 | |