| 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 | $12.31 | 4.334% | $12.8435 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.28 | 7.865% | $20.7964 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.83 | 4.340% | $183.461 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.66 | 7.694% | $122.405 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.27 | 13.245% | $173.5706 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.36 | 8.821% | $181.0346 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.26 | 7.478% | $97.0096 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.97 | $791.1207 | $791.12 | $791.10 | $791.10 | |