| 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 | $12.36 | 3.459% | $12.7875 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.79 | 5.854% | $156.4416 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 13.523% | $48.7241 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.54 | 9.375% | $165.7469 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.75 | 6.188% | $98.4894 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.78 | 9.646% | $221.2437 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.56 | 9.692% | $238.6459 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.70 | $942.0791 | $942.08 | $942.10 | $941.90 | |