| 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 | $12.50 | 10.195% | $13.7744 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.73 | 10.585% | $52.7822 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.29 | 11.798% | $165.7853 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.34 | 7.231% | $139.7649 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.71 | 6.539% | $130.734 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.60 | 8.624% | $246.142 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.33 | 13.110% | $222.0689 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.50 | $971.0517 | $971.04 | $971.05 | $971.10 | |