| 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 | $12.63 | 5.792% | $13.3615 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.56 | 13.493% | $279.8283 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.64 | 5.582% | $179.1093 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.26 | 9.333% | $156.6305 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.72 | 7.729% | $266.8663 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.89 | 5.830% | $203.0772 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.50 | 8.111% | $88.1105 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.20 | $1,186.9836 | $1,186.99 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.00 | |