| 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 | $12.49 | 5.190% | $13.1382 | $13.14 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.77 | 11.820% | $44.4708 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.85 | 5.384% | $183.2101 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.62 | 4.152% | $111.0469 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.81 | 5.330% | $128.3025 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.57 | 8.367% | $47.2155 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.40 | 10.559% | $31.3988 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.51 | $558.7828 | $558.79 | $558.75 | $558.70 | |