| 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 | $12.57 | 5.675% | $13.2833 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.65 | 10.231% | $39.2974 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.79 | 5.448% | $245.4724 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.99 | 8.117% | $50.8042 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.28 | 8.332% | $148.7182 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.46 | 4.304% | $195.5283 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.82 | 11.483% | $129.1196 | $129.12 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.56 | $822.2234 | $822.22 | $822.20 | $822.20 | |