| 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 | $11.76 | 8.650% | $12.7772 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.31 | 8.429% | $15.5162 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.54 | 6.491% | $184.8045 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.59 | 5.873% | $6.977 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.96 | 10.461% | $91.6384 | $91.64 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.49 | 12.511% | $223.3231 | $223.32 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.98 | 13.526% | $153.2374 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.63 | $688.2738 | $688.28 | $688.30 | $688.20 | |