| 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 | $12.34 | 3.552% | $12.7783 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.77 | 8.324% | $89.6598 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.32 | 9.500% | $271.9104 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.85 | 10.617% | $108.2387 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.50 | 7.166% | $213.7962 | $213.80 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.73 | 9.260% | $106.7798 | $106.78 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.69 | 4.556% | $85.4118 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.20 | $888.5750 | $888.58 | $888.60 | $888.60 | |