| 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 | $11.49 | 11.292% | $12.7875 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.38 | 11.561% | $8.2332 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.71 | 6.637% | $185.2391 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.47 | 10.599% | $100.0589 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.94 | 7.777% | $124.9567 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.86 | 8.599% | $253.9696 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.70 | 9.392% | $28.1137 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.55 | $713.3587 | $713.36 | $713.35 | $713.40 | |