| 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 | $12.27 | 5.745% | $12.9749 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 3.815% | $6.042 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.94 | 11.383% | $36.6896 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.71 | 11.296% | $173.299 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.39 | 11.483% | $42.7983 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 13.427% | $231.9128 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.47 | 5.392% | $8.9267 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.06 | $512.6433 | $512.64 | $512.65 | $512.60 | |