| 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 | $11.34 | 12.752% | $12.7861 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.75 | 12.288% | $270.3334 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.25 | 12.310% | $145.1607 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.29 | 5.852% | $190.8406 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.66 | 9.743% | $236.6718 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.75 | 4.538% | $257.9475 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.57 | 6.408% | $211.2944 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.61 | $1,325.0345 | $1,325.03 | $1,325.05 | $1,325.00 | |