| 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 | $10.72 | 12.628% | $12.0737 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 6.814% | $83.849 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.38 | 9.774% | $79.4544 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.34 | 4.252% | $177.5829 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.63 | 3.260% | $160.7035 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.87 | 8.414% | $72.4964 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.99 | 12.299% | $262.7684 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.43 | $848.9283 | $848.92 | $848.90 | $849.00 | |