| 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 | $11.75 | 8.412% | $12.7384 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.76 | 7.328% | $52.3331 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 4.386% | $39.0404 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.79 | 12.644% | $102.2695 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.37 | 10.398% | $186.9811 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.96 | 10.261% | $130.0639 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 12.718% | $226.4166 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.90 | $749.8430 | $749.84 | $749.85 | $749.80 | |