| 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 | $11.54 | 11.378% | $12.853 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 8.839% | $49.3585 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.81 | 9.196% | $262.9549 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.75 | 7.128% | $135.7847 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.48 | 5.404% | $248.2053 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 11.528% | $220.7139 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 8.726% | $249.6023 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.40 | $1,179.4726 | $1,179.46 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.60 | |