| 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 | $11.85 | 7.657% | $12.7574 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 8.310% | $265.6736 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.81 | 5.509% | $170.7241 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.92 | 12.528% | $131.5677 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.80 | 6.620% | $40.3024 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 7.728% | $18.303 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.40 | 11.499% | $189.9943 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.06 | $829.3225 | $829.31 | $829.25 | $829.40 | |