| 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 | $11.45 | 8.784% | $12.4558 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 13.712% | $45.2005 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.48 | 12.607% | $267.4191 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.71 | 6.660% | $201.2781 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.29 | 10.416% | $43.3824 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.42 | 10.475% | $88.844 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.72 | 3.592% | $138.5232 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.82 | $797.1031 | $797.10 | $797.10 | $797.10 | |