| 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 | $11.94 | 8.595% | $12.9662 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.99 | 9.573% | $26.2866 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 9.839% | $182.3108 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.65 | 10.630% | $27.2703 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.41 | 6.805% | $156.3732 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.82 | 11.813% | $70.2409 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.77 | 3.744% | $252.8967 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.56 | $728.3447 | $728.35 | $728.30 | $728.40 | |