| 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 | 8.120% | $12.8879 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 4.213% | $72.4176 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.42 | 9.777% | $273.8058 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.87 | 11.474% | $149.2302 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.85 | 4.711% | $249.0551 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.91 | 7.384% | $182.4562 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.94 | 12.104% | $149.0311 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.40 | $1,088.8839 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.90 | |