| 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 | $12.50 | 4.303% | $13.0379 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.44 | 11.568% | $70.7787 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.93 | 4.521% | $205.8332 | $205.83 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.71 | 12.164% | $239.7057 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 9.525% | $249.5965 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 4.254% | $131.016 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.54 | 6.391% | $264.4242 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.68 | $1,174.3922 | $1,174.40 | $1,174.40 | $1,174.30 | |