| 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 | $10.40 | 12.784% | $11.7295 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.80 | 7.505% | $93.3143 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.87 | 11.736% | $158.5199 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 8.148% | $8.0138 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.72 | 12.422% | $244.7652 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 5.529% | $38.8452 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.26 | 4.631% | $184.4226 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.27 | $739.6105 | $739.61 | $739.55 | $739.50 | |