| 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 | $11.42 | 12.447% | $12.8414 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.89 | 8.182% | $8.5356 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.86 | 10.597% | $186.7541 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.87 | 10.702% | $238.9724 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.50 | 3.231% | $148.1365 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 8.527% | $169.6603 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.57 | 3.790% | $56.6382 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.44 | $821.5385 | $821.54 | $821.55 | $821.50 | |