| 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 | $12.26 | 4.385% | $12.7976 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.27 | 11.500% | $150.8261 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.29 | 9.435% | $256.3953 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.36 | 5.553% | $137.5989 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.88 | 7.514% | $245.0029 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.73 | 8.300% | $240.1336 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.94 | 4.219% | $6.1906 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.73 | $1,048.9450 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 | $1,048.90 | |