| 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 | $12.38 | 5.568% | $13.0693 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.62 | 3.749% | $51.4803 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.46 | 3.607% | $250.1695 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.84 | 8.866% | $62.9681 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.63 | 11.428% | $268.1292 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.86 | 3.233% | $188.7719 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.93 | 4.525% | $124.3116 | $124.31 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.72 | $958.8999 | $958.90 | $958.85 | $959.00 | |