| 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 | $12.80 | 12.127% | $14.3523 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 11.727% | $85.8734 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.68 | 5.221% | $138.555 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.40 | 13.530% | $10.6718 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.80 | 4.629% | $212.1876 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.25 | 4.798% | $231.8656 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.30 | 6.494% | $150.476 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.09 | $843.9817 | $843.99 | $843.95 | $844.20 | |