| 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 | $11.53 | 12.547% | $12.9767 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.74 | 3.625% | $159.3131 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.60 | 5.735% | $219.5059 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.83 | 4.567% | $254.9657 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 9.228% | $42.0637 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.92 | 9.530% | $215.6865 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.26 | 12.729% | $225.7511 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.39 | $1,130.2627 | $1,130.27 | $1,130.25 | $1,130.40 | |