| 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 | $12.75 | 5.588% | $13.4625 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.46 | 10.192% | $65.5202 | $65.52 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.94 | 9.668% | $55.8649 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 8.141% | $57.0444 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.91 | 4.508% | $189.0654 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.34 | 13.822% | $129.0059 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.66 | 11.398% | $129.9569 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.81 | $639.9202 | $639.92 | $639.85 | $640.00 | |