| 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 | $11.95 | 6.678% | $12.748 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.78 | 10.531% | $42.8639 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.60 | 7.842% | $267.0168 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.33 | 6.524% | $209.1386 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.63 | 10.486% | $209.5146 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.65 | 7.514% | $129.7156 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.37 | 12.255% | $18.3761 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.31 | $889.3736 | $889.38 | $889.35 | $889.30 | |