| 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 | $12.53 | 3.678% | $12.9909 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.61 | 8.515% | $269.7791 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.33 | 6.595% | $56.8471 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.59 | 11.193% | $128.528 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.73 | 12.821% | $242.2605 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.99 | 12.383% | $42.6943 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 5.374% | $220.2 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.75 | $973.2999 | $973.30 | $973.35 | $973.30 | |