| 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 | $12.42 | 3.577% | $12.8643 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.57 | 3.552% | $26.4782 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.69 | 12.599% | $24.4227 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.83 | 11.773% | $44.5192 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.52 | 13.331% | $141.1198 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 7.673% | $248.3801 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.50 | 6.421% | $26.0731 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.21 | $523.8574 | $523.85 | $523.80 | $523.90 | |