| 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 | $12.35 | 5.405% | $13.0175 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.44 | 3.168% | $155.2059 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.78 | 6.585% | $254.5037 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.86 | 5.523% | $81.105 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.43 | 4.697% | $157.4957 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.88 | 12.320% | $98.7068 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.44 | 11.704% | $178.1009 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.18 | $938.1355 | $938.15 | $938.10 | $938.10 | |