| 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 | $12.46 | 7.133% | $13.3488 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.67 | 6.750% | $37.0102 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.97 | 13.727% | $178.5173 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.74 | 8.652% | $168.1281 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.96 | 11.132% | $42.1857 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.67 | 4.713% | $235.2587 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 8.614% | $6.0172 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.01 | $680.4660 | $680.48 | $680.45 | $680.40 | |