| 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 | $12.40 | 5.783% | $13.1171 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.64 | 8.586% | $170.0891 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.96 | 13.483% | $88.4713 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.28 | 13.569% | $280.8334 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.84 | 11.670% | $66.8233 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.69 | 11.326% | $244.5721 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.56 | 9.731% | $69.745 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.37 | $933.6513 | $933.65 | $933.60 | $933.60 | |