| 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 | $11.30 | 8.341% | $12.2425 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.50 | 11.512% | $84.1916 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.90 | 12.391% | $130.2612 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 7.492% | $7.3417 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.93 | 6.279% | $39.2488 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.93 | 11.173% | $7.7043 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.32 | 9.734% | $246.1553 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.71 | $527.1454 | $527.14 | $527.15 | $527.10 | |