| 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 | $12.60 | 9.843% | $13.8402 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.71 | 5.123% | $16.5148 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.35 | 10.572% | $20.29 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.82 | 9.754% | $106.2638 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.74 | 10.242% | $77.9852 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.44 | 6.790% | $188.4203 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.34 | 13.726% | $174.3874 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.00 | $597.7017 | $597.70 | $597.70 | $597.70 | |