| 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 | $12.38 | 12.350% | $13.9089 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 12.594% | $83.815 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.59 | 4.634% | $258.017 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.88 | 10.711% | $270.002 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.74 | 3.501% | $93.9168 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.60 | 10.185% | $219.9293 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.89 | 4.202% | $162.4405 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.52 | $1,102.0295 | $1,102.04 | $1,102.00 | $1,101.90 | |