| 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 | $12.26 | 5.732% | $12.9627 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.26 | 7.579% | $87.4187 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.52 | 12.865% | $27.6745 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.37 | 6.242% | $235.1879 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.46 | 8.694% | $54.847 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 8.801% | $42.1495 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 13.750% | $45.9891 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.04 | $506.2294 | $506.23 | $506.20 | $506.20 | |