| 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 | $12.72 | 3.712% | $13.1922 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.70 | 8.519% | $60.4451 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.92 | 9.801% | $189.8679 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.27 | 13.277% | $274.4362 | $274.44 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.68 | 9.773% | $30.3852 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.29 | 13.361% | $171.5039 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.29 | 12.149% | $97.8949 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.87 | $837.7254 | $837.73 | $837.75 | $837.70 | |