| 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 | $12.29 | 5.620% | $12.9807 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.98 | 5.248% | $31.5534 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.85 | 12.222% | $77.2648 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 8.238% | $41.9422 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.36 | 10.213% | $75.3416 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.59 | 3.359% | $212.4958 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.46 | 3.456% | $73.9297 | $73.93 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.28 | $525.5082 | $525.50 | $525.55 | $525.50 | |