| 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 | $12.50 | 5.250% | $13.1563 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.90 | 9.409% | $155.2514 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.85 | 5.606% | $251.1839 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.99 | 6.362% | $236.113 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.53 | 8.238% | $230.0382 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.72 | 9.192% | $184.2287 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.95 | 9.687% | $95.3728 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.44 | $1,165.3443 | $1,165.34 | $1,165.35 | $1,165.40 | |