| 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 | $11.64 | 3.725% | $12.0736 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.63 | 3.339% | $142.2255 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.43 | 3.167% | $238.7594 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.39 | 5.354% | $215.333 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.97 | 13.556% | $14.7282 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.95 | 8.421% | $51.9879 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.58 | 7.270% | $85.3655 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.59 | $760.4731 | $760.48 | $760.50 | $760.50 | |