| 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 | $11.56 | 11.175% | $12.8518 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.48 | 12.696% | $62.5237 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 9.497% | $250.5729 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.40 | 5.342% | $28.8637 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 3.279% | $23.1345 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.87 | 13.770% | $65.8387 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.48 | 13.249% | $92.2753 | $92.28 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.03 | $536.0606 | $536.05 | $536.05 | $536.10 | |