| 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 | $10.79 | 13.483% | $12.2448 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.99 | 6.624% | $45.8377 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.62 | 12.242% | $267.8319 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.83 | 13.372% | $132.4525 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.37 | 6.769% | $78.3364 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.95 | 3.486% | $170.7002 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.83 | 9.754% | $256.6378 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.38 | $964.0413 | $964.04 | $964.10 | $963.90 | |