| 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 | $11.50 | 6.296% | $12.224 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.30 | 3.634% | $83.2181 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.63 | 5.379% | $140.818 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.26 | 9.651% | $253.5789 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.73 | 3.257% | $114.3365 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.61 | 9.587% | $265.869 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.71 | 7.194% | $16.8402 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.74 | $886.8847 | $886.89 | $886.85 | $886.80 | |