| 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 | $12.98 | 5.572% | $13.7032 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.86 | 13.660% | $38.4853 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 4.290% | $258.2012 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.84 | 6.667% | $197.1633 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.39 | 3.107% | $5.5575 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.39 | 7.763% | $191.1608 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.51 | 11.722% | $146.9256 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.55 | $851.1969 | $851.20 | $851.20 | $851.30 | |