| 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 | $12.32 | 8.600% | $13.3795 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 8.210% | $30.7425 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.78 | 3.420% | $184.8943 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.43 | 13.408% | $149.0521 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.46 | 3.754% | $115.6442 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.92 | 8.764% | $97.8006 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.53 | 12.404% | $261.373 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.85 | $852.8862 | $852.87 | $852.90 | $852.90 | |