| 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 | $11.92 | 8.114% | $12.8872 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.43 | 9.263% | $36.5266 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.44 | 8.488% | $66.655 | $66.66 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.37 | 13.814% | $177.971 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.96 | 8.351% | $17.2928 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.55 | 11.510% | $123.2743 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.42 | 13.385% | $48.0979 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $432.09 | $482.7048 | $482.71 | $482.70 | $482.80 | |