| 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 | $11.48 | 9.120% | $12.527 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.99 | 7.663% | $60.2805 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.59 | 6.868% | $183.3748 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.40 | 4.786% | $167.0289 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.95 | 3.108% | $71.093 | $71.09 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.46 | 12.772% | $61.4156 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.88 | 7.676% | $261.5235 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.75 | $817.2433 | $817.24 | $817.25 | $817.20 | |