| 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 | 3.861% | $12.9826 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 4.190% | $155.1806 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.68 | 4.169% | $24.6672 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.61 | 6.378% | $197.4482 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.72 | 11.572% | $173.7399 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.51 | 5.137% | $27.8718 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.73 | 12.346% | $51.3758 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.69 | $643.2661 | $643.27 | $643.30 | $643.30 | |