| 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 | $12.39 | 3.646% | $12.8417 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.45 | 10.317% | $21.4567 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.61 | 4.564% | $231.7243 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.46 | 8.601% | $148.1969 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.59 | 12.755% | $66.0632 | $66.06 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 7.486% | $37.5449 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.93 | 6.353% | $154.1374 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.36 | $671.9651 | $671.96 | $671.95 | $671.90 | |