| 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 | $11.63 | 7.348% | $12.4846 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.78 | 8.548% | $9.5305 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.90 | 3.638% | $36.1697 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.41 | 9.248% | $34.3148 | $34.31 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 13.527% | $275.144 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.89 | 10.262% | $177.4005 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.88 | 13.397% | $237.9976 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.85 | $783.0417 | $783.03 | $783.05 | $783.00 | |