| 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 | $12.80 | 5.624% | $13.5199 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 4.242% | $14.4792 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.77 | 11.131% | $29.7498 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.26 | 8.777% | $136.2541 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.78 | 4.667% | $208.0571 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 13.108% | $41.5106 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.96 | 8.409% | $93.1884 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.16 | $536.7591 | $536.76 | $536.75 | $536.80 | |