| 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 | $10.96 | 13.759% | $12.468 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.58 | 8.795% | $250.8595 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.51 | 8.753% | $77.7693 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 7.198% | $169.9624 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.67 | 10.342% | $79.0821 | $79.08 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.95 | 8.437% | $46.5737 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.49 | 3.426% | $186.6736 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.71 | $823.3886 | $823.38 | $823.30 | $823.60 | |