| 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 | $11.98 | 8.731% | $13.026 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.55 | 5.333% | $98.539 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.46 | 13.663% | $13.0258 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.32 | 4.339% | $28.5054 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.65 | 4.733% | $117.9817 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.85 | 5.743% | $195.4659 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.38 | 4.265% | $60.8699 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.19 | $527.4137 | $527.43 | $527.45 | $527.40 | |