| 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 | $11.84 | 5.367% | $12.4755 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.89 | 7.767% | $53.765 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 11.314% | $173.4161 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.50 | 7.102% | $244.7281 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.38 | 13.406% | $185.2827 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 9.563% | $169.7021 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.93 | 4.503% | $52.1783 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.22 | $891.5478 | $891.56 | $891.60 | $891.60 | |