| 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 | $11.84 | 5.805% | $12.5273 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.67 | 10.528% | $79.2154 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.65 | 10.845% | $268.9654 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.40 | 4.428% | $239.5578 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.51 | 11.626% | $92.1026 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.89 | 11.491% | $54.5079 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.94 | 13.512% | $250.7934 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.90 | $997.6698 | $997.68 | $997.65 | $997.70 | |