| 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 | $10.98 | 12.632% | $12.367 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 11.480% | $52.2618 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.82 | 12.395% | $150.407 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 4.503% | $188.9728 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.63 | 9.107% | $175.2586 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.35 | 9.697% | $84.8506 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.57 | 9.335% | $158.0656 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.06 | $822.1834 | $822.19 | $822.10 | $822.40 | |