| 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 | $11.31 | 4.747% | $11.8469 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.49 | 8.446% | $39.5719 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.68 | 7.344% | $249.768 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.30 | 12.145% | $116.9672 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.61 | 7.542% | $96.3684 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.35 | 13.274% | $76.29 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.76 | 8.112% | $261.3716 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.50 | $852.1840 | $852.19 | $852.10 | $852.30 | |