| 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 | $12.52 | 10.587% | $13.8455 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 12.795% | $47.7348 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.99 | 13.782% | $12.5046 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.47 | 6.731% | $54.9344 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 10.352% | $43.3352 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.52 | 7.243% | $159.2773 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.56 | 13.691% | $246.2092 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.65 | $577.8410 | $577.84 | $577.90 | $577.70 | |