| 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 | $12.27 | 4.571% | $12.8309 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 3.285% | $25.3048 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.29 | 9.200% | $252.5687 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.39 | 9.519% | $95.7087 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.84 | 10.200% | $157.4097 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.39 | 12.441% | $259.0528 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.71 | 13.362% | $177.6496 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.39 | $980.5252 | $980.52 | $980.50 | $980.50 | |