| 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 | $11.94 | 8.278% | $12.9284 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.40 | 8.553% | $239.2508 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.43 | 3.419% | $214.522 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.89 | 11.487% | $159.3038 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.51 | 8.133% | $37.3167 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.25 | 5.779% | $136.7194 | $136.72 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.97 | 9.659% | $42.7341 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.39 | $842.7752 | $842.77 | $842.75 | $842.70 | |