| 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 | $10.89 | 5.437% | $11.4821 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.31 | 12.356% | $87.986 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.82 | 10.317% | $189.5467 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.71 | 3.120% | $110.0394 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.97 | 12.591% | $249.9182 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.47 | 12.722% | $134.669 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.70 | 3.112% | $94.5537 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.87 | $878.1951 | $878.20 | $878.20 | $878.20 | |