| 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 | $11.74 | 7.633% | $12.6361 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.26 | 3.593% | $56.2096 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.73 | 10.866% | $24.0912 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.56 | 10.307% | $196.9642 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 8.190% | $234.3504 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.72 | 7.192% | $26.4979 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.54 | 12.400% | $160.215 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.16 | $710.9644 | $710.97 | $710.95 | $711.00 | |