| 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 | $11.98 | 12.342% | $13.4586 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.53 | 6.125% | $185.22 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.75 | 7.135% | $71.5126 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.65 | 7.841% | $31.9749 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.47 | 10.602% | $207.3456 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.88 | 13.442% | $249.4363 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.53 | 13.734% | $211.0107 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.79 | $969.9587 | $969.96 | $969.90 | $969.90 | |