| 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 | $10.85 | 10.825% | $12.0245 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.30 | 6.737% | $70.7666 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.71 | 7.346% | $31.8925 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.54 | 12.349% | $276.9852 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.25 | 8.428% | $253.9926 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.79 | 6.309% | $199.6377 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.36 | 3.318% | $6.571 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.80 | $851.8701 | $851.87 | $851.85 | $851.90 | |