| 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 | $12.26 | 5.707% | $12.9597 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.36 | 4.245% | $159.8701 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.52 | 8.288% | $88.2764 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.91 | 4.602% | $35.4705 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.68 | 9.718% | $11.7179 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.62 | 13.188% | $133.1317 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.79 | 10.288% | $154.1716 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.14 | $595.5979 | $595.60 | $595.55 | $595.70 | |