| 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 | $11.52 | 11.498% | $12.8446 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.96 | 5.868% | $46.5396 | $46.54 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.27 | 8.462% | $147.8012 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.25 | 8.677% | $7.8791 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 6.739% | $13.2356 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.29 | 7.465% | $223.8388 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.26 | 4.817% | $236.1108 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.95 | $688.2497 | $688.25 | $688.30 | $688.10 | |