| 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 | $11.89 | 8.476% | $12.8978 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.86 | 5.285% | $166.2029 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.74 | 6.823% | $140.7286 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.78 | 5.712% | $132.9646 | $132.96 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.28 | 12.298% | $51.9715 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.35 | 10.550% | $7.0199 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.37 | 3.687% | $213.9789 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.27 | $725.7642 | $725.76 | $725.75 | $725.80 | |