| 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 | $10.71 | 10.575% | $11.8426 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.82 | 12.625% | $78.6348 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.42 | 6.339% | $217.3782 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.53 | 3.693% | $126.0181 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.36 | 13.211% | $250.6039 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.76 | 11.768% | $189.7374 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.50 | 5.725% | $5.8149 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.10 | $880.0299 | $880.02 | $880.05 | $879.90 | |