| 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 | $12.62 | 4.686% | $13.2114 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.58 | 9.550% | $251.5049 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.45 | 3.572% | $147.5383 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.92 | 7.858% | $140.1291 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.72 | 8.468% | $236.1565 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.84 | 12.437% | $276.4151 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.58 | 13.579% | $252.8041 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.71 | $1,317.7594 | $1,317.76 | $1,317.75 | $1,317.70 | |