| 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 | $12.57 | 5.518% | $13.2636 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 9.264% | $85.062 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 10.480% | $203.5704 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.72 | 11.166% | $58.6067 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.89 | 11.726% | $166.3488 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.76 | 8.107% | $84.064 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.76 | 3.348% | $111.3678 | $111.37 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.81 | $722.2833 | $722.28 | $722.20 | $722.40 | |