| 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 | $11.99 | 8.175% | $12.9702 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.28 | 12.252% | $31.7449 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.54 | 13.853% | $13.1386 | $13.14 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.90 | 13.497% | $21.4509 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.64 | 12.246% | $180.312 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.75 | 3.634% | $5.959 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.54 | 6.312% | $72.8662 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $305.64 | $338.4418 | $338.44 | $338.40 | $338.50 | |