| 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 | $52.85 | 13.278% | $59.8674 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.78 | 3.362% | $12.176 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.84 | 6.580% | $32.8693 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.33 | 11.756% | $76.3629 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.42 | 13.380% | $249.9122 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.63 | 12.247% | $126.4238 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.95 | 5.300% | $129.4664 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.80 | $687.0780 | $687.08 | $687.00 | $687.20 | |