| 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 | $12.88 | 4.109% | $13.4092 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.67 | 3.278% | $34.7737 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.81 | 7.495% | $188.987 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.83 | 3.142% | $144.2235 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 5.331% | $153.5199 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.75 | 13.766% | $108.9309 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.95 | 12.591% | $60.7428 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.64 | $704.5870 | $704.58 | $704.55 | $704.50 | |