| 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 | $12.49 | 11.185% | $13.887 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.39 | 5.343% | $52.0289 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.59 | 5.428% | $168.2525 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.29 | 11.464% | $189.812 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.80 | 13.335% | $19.0403 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.82 | 6.282% | $238.9432 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.53 | 7.265% | $254.7866 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.91 | $936.7505 | $936.75 | $936.80 | $936.70 | |