| 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 | $11.53 | 12.466% | $12.9673 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.42 | 11.334% | $161.9019 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.84 | 13.468% | $177.9632 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.38 | 7.233% | $7.9138 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.47 | 9.452% | $131.8568 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.53 | 4.271% | $90.2257 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.48 | 10.844% | $203.3766 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.65 | $786.2053 | $786.21 | $786.20 | $786.30 | |