| 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 | $11.59 | 5.812% | $12.2636 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.44 | 6.125% | $47.162 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.30 | 9.405% | $9.0806 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.86 | 8.853% | $151.1533 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.52 | 8.709% | $196.2415 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.35 | 6.588% | $236.9984 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.62 | 4.367% | $47.6122 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.68 | $700.5116 | $700.50 | $700.50 | $700.60 | |