| 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 | $11.72 | 12.282% | $13.1595 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.30 | 12.195% | $27.2634 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.49 | 7.515% | $76.8625 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.94 | 7.833% | $49.5385 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.31 | 9.634% | $264.5578 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.42 | 5.501% | $146.0345 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.78 | 5.350% | $6.0892 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.96 | $583.5054 | $583.50 | $583.50 | $583.60 | |