| 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 | 8.425% | $12.7616 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.41 | 9.113% | $252.4984 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.62 | 13.138% | $157.9633 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.63 | 3.330% | $207.311 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.62 | 9.643% | $22.6084 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.62 | 11.682% | $278.7806 | $278.78 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.77 | 7.613% | $159.0197 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.44 | $1,090.9430 | $1,090.94 | $1,090.90 | $1,091.00 | |