| 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 | $12.56 | 3.208% | $12.9629 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.91 | 3.359% | $18.5116 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.56 | 9.459% | $24.694 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.51 | 4.204% | $50.5494 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.32 | 4.137% | $9.7056 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.65 | 8.345% | $162.1383 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.84 | 4.577% | $18.6565 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $278.35 | $297.2183 | $297.22 | $297.20 | $297.20 | |