| 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 | $11.88 | 7.859% | $12.8136 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.66 | 13.355% | $60.8263 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.42 | 11.174% | $239.491 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.95 | 11.680% | $91.5218 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.67 | 4.627% | $63.4772 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 6.596% | $153.4876 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.37 | 13.686% | $34.5264 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.94 | $656.1439 | $656.15 | $656.20 | $656.10 | |