| 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 | $13.25 | 3.812% | $13.7551 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.39 | 10.726% | $207.4895 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.26 | 6.678% | $50.416 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.74 | 12.786% | $84.2963 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.89 | 10.347% | $66.0868 | $66.09 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.91 | 5.638% | $261.8872 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.34 | 13.356% | $228.231 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.78 | $912.1619 | $912.18 | $912.20 | $912.20 | |