| 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 | $11.39 | 7.438% | $12.2372 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 7.286% | $129.1723 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.59 | 12.119% | $201.3545 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.80 | 13.751% | $8.8726 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.85 | 4.637% | $230.0444 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.60 | 11.788% | $272.3156 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.91 | 12.417% | $261.8304 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.54 | $1,115.8270 | $1,115.82 | $1,115.80 | $1,115.80 | |