| 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 | $11.42 | 9.776% | $12.5364 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.72 | 3.158% | $17.248 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.70 | 6.487% | $165.8003 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.74 | 11.685% | $153.8349 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.66 | 10.652% | $108.0627 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 12.720% | $17.8323 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.61 | 11.393% | $244.6302 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.67 | $719.9448 | $719.94 | $720.00 | $719.80 | |