| 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 | $10.88 | 8.625% | $11.8184 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.37 | 12.545% | $69.0689 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.88 | 11.530% | $149.3164 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.63 | 12.580% | $260.7691 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 4.763% | $179.4904 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.87 | 4.414% | $93.8369 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.50 | 4.327% | $24.5168 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.46 | $788.8169 | $788.83 | $788.75 | $788.80 | |