| 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 | $12.36 | 4.105% | $12.8674 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 11.548% | $27.1731 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.75 | 7.594% | $9.4145 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.49 | 10.580% | $90.1116 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.70 | 6.518% | $172.2396 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.46 | 5.831% | $132.7756 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.85 | 13.252% | $49.661 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.97 | $494.2428 | $494.24 | $494.20 | $494.30 | |