| 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 | $11.25 | 8.376% | $12.1923 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.77 | 10.708% | $38.4932 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.42 | 7.406% | $228.1518 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.27 | 4.607% | $102.7973 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 6.276% | $263.9152 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.80 | 7.271% | $41.6211 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.73 | 3.160% | $187.4727 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.57 | $874.6436 | $874.64 | $874.60 | $874.70 | |