| 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 | $12.38 | 5.475% | $13.0578 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.82 | 13.306% | $73.4449 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.59 | 8.461% | $219.7311 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 12.508% | $189.4072 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.88 | 9.477% | $100.5875 | $100.59 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.67 | 8.282% | $173.9767 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.70 | 4.370% | $177.1159 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.39 | $947.3211 | $947.33 | $947.35 | $947.30 | |