| 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 | $12.71 | 6.714% | $13.5633 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.70 | 11.212% | $7.4512 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.83 | 11.344% | $154.5789 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.95 | 3.414% | $149.8986 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.45 | 4.833% | $36.115 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.93 | 7.794% | $48.4318 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.27 | 11.521% | $77.2506 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.84 | $487.2894 | $487.29 | $487.30 | $487.40 | |