| 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 | $11.63 | 7.250% | $12.4732 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.75 | 6.366% | $29.5166 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.56 | 12.279% | $148.837 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 7.664% | $249.1345 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.53 | 12.189% | $63.4204 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.83 | 13.755% | $61.2343 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.78 | 12.656% | $25.663 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.48 | $590.2790 | $590.27 | $590.25 | $590.20 | |