| 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 | $11.83 | 5.429% | $12.4723 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.58 | 13.795% | $41.6262 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 5.555% | $243.2621 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.54 | 4.701% | $154.4759 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.75 | 11.203% | $88.6844 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.95 | 6.224% | $14.8182 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.41 | 4.167% | $156.6776 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.52 | $712.0167 | $712.02 | $712.05 | $712.10 | |