| 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 | $12.36 | 3.584% | $12.803 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.85 | 7.132% | $51.2627 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.90 | 10.252% | $195.0358 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.76 | 12.344% | $232.2825 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.51 | 13.664% | $24.4491 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 11.265% | $178.7583 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.53 | 12.371% | $18.5749 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.57 | $713.1663 | $713.16 | $713.15 | $713.20 | |