| 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 | $12.31 | 3.250% | $12.7101 | $12.71 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.43 | 12.518% | $72.4953 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.41 | 6.149% | $173.4581 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.66 | 12.847% | $84.2516 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.60 | 9.232% | $131.7338 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.25 | 12.419% | $235.2368 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.30 | 6.156% | $200.9533 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.96 | $910.8390 | $910.84 | $910.85 | $910.90 | |