| 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 | $11.77 | 3.463% | $12.1776 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.89 | 7.313% | $83.5861 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.35 | 8.527% | $60.0697 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.56 | 11.800% | $160.5001 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.66 | 10.189% | $257.4676 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.66 | 8.795% | $17.0373 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.51 | 5.699% | $190.7973 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.40 | $781.6357 | $781.65 | $781.65 | $781.70 | |