| 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 | 5.564% | $12.4988 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.36 | 13.367% | $144.3842 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.78 | 13.498% | $30.3948 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.46 | 9.613% | $152.8663 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.85 | 12.270% | $97.5065 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.78 | 12.440% | $130.183 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.41 | 3.251% | $161.4949 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.48 | $729.3285 | $729.32 | $729.35 | $729.40 | |