| 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 | 3.787% | $12.9734 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.29 | 3.836% | $5.4929 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.53 | 9.357% | $50.8838 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.60 | 6.432% | $152.8364 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.98 | 11.469% | $171.64 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.61 | 7.622% | $258.9493 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.99 | 10.205% | $100.2755 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.50 | $753.0513 | $753.05 | $753.10 | $753.00 | |