| 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 | $11.65 | 3.605% | $12.07 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 6.391% | $20.5228 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.85 | 8.708% | $256.3878 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.35 | 13.358% | $55.9422 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.65 | 8.275% | $205.3435 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.80 | 11.213% | $9.7867 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 6.391% | $159.129 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.16 | $719.1820 | $719.18 | $719.20 | $719.10 | |