| 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 | $12.64 | 5.722% | $13.3633 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.88 | 3.455% | $83.6744 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 3.728% | $10.0409 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.34 | 3.156% | $179.8422 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 7.268% | $214.0533 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.57 | 3.576% | $170.455 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.74 | 9.190% | $186.431 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.40 | $857.8601 | $857.85 | $857.85 | $857.90 | |