| 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 | $12.50 | 3.753% | $12.9691 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.36 | 5.797% | $81.8446 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.87 | 11.698% | $188.6244 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.81 | 6.634% | $221.5961 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.56 | 7.838% | $50.2094 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.47 | 5.521% | $28.9866 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.78 | 8.694% | $146.4978 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.35 | $730.7280 | $730.73 | $730.70 | $730.70 | |