| 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 | $11.62 | 10.494% | $12.8394 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 13.735% | $88.5996 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.98 | 7.443% | $169.7385 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.63 | 6.336% | $10.2402 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.78 | 4.845% | $59.531 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.78 | 9.387% | $128.836 | $128.84 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.88 | 4.828% | $19.7915 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.57 | $489.5762 | $489.58 | $489.65 | $489.40 | |