| 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 | $11.45 | 9.441% | $12.531 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 9.357% | $57.1937 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.69 | 3.523% | $121.8362 | $121.84 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.79 | 12.299% | $72.7585 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.95 | 5.321% | $19.9583 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.62 | 8.704% | $120.2484 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.59 | 12.304% | $230.8858 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.39 | $635.4119 | $635.42 | $635.45 | $635.40 | |