| 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 | $11.99 | 8.685% | $13.0313 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.34 | 9.765% | $189.169 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.77 | 7.744% | $261.5701 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 5.248% | $33.6583 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.80 | 5.351% | $113.5684 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.92 | 10.611% | $34.2009 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.32 | 7.849% | $222.5141 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.12 | $867.7121 | $867.71 | $867.65 | $867.80 | |