| 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 | $11.61 | 4.775% | $12.1644 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.94 | 12.146% | $161.423 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.71 | 9.819% | $240.1851 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.33 | 5.625% | $140.8298 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.29 | 7.444% | $69.0757 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.57 | 4.264% | $94.4319 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.63 | 9.284% | $9.4312 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.08 | $727.5411 | $727.54 | $727.60 | $727.50 | |