| 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 | $12.39 | 3.151% | $12.7804 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.38 | 7.565% | $40.2078 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.31 | 3.188% | $252.0986 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.43 | 4.456% | $15.073 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.62 | 4.496% | $45.5812 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.36 | 3.295% | $160.4791 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.70 | 10.681% | $92.64 | $92.64 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.19 | $618.8601 | $618.86 | $618.90 | $618.90 | |