| 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 | $11.79 | 3.125% | $12.1584 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.64 | 9.175% | $96.7727 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.47 | 8.182% | $35.1267 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.65 | 7.402% | $216.5761 | $216.58 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.76 | 9.247% | $76.2107 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.76 | 13.819% | $252.405 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.60 | 12.126% | $28.7043 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.67 | $717.9539 | $717.96 | $717.95 | $718.00 | |