| 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 | $11.84 | 8.490% | $12.8452 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.90 | 8.313% | $185.1069 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.55 | 12.507% | $6.2441 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.56 | 8.236% | $146.7247 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.54 | 5.478% | $132.4171 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.56 | 5.705% | $122.1527 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.38 | 4.287% | $248.5994 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.33 | $854.0901 | $854.09 | $854.05 | $854.00 | |