| 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 | $11.96 | 6.846% | $12.7788 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.58 | 8.485% | $70.0596 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.60 | 3.855% | $34.8953 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.93 | 9.414% | $273.4584 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 4.651% | $128.0824 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.80 | 13.415% | $212.9934 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.85 | 9.842% | $139.3346 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.11 | $871.6025 | $871.60 | $871.65 | $871.70 | |