| 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 | $12.25 | 8.450% | $13.2851 | $13.29 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.97 | 4.168% | $188.5128 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.43 | 5.628% | $201.1474 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.48 | 9.137% | $199.1532 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.72 | 9.622% | $271.5556 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.70 | 4.873% | $16.4651 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.79 | 6.800% | $242.2117 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.34 | $1,132.3309 | $1,132.34 | $1,132.30 | $1,132.40 | |