| 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 | $12.38 | 3.642% | $12.8309 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.98 | 8.437% | $9.7376 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.44 | 8.492% | $51.4686 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.77 | 5.353% | $8.1859 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.60 | 4.775% | $200.7489 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.25 | 7.386% | $128.0578 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 9.303% | $153.6691 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.01 | $564.6988 | $564.71 | $564.70 | $564.70 | |