| 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 | $10.66 | 12.186% | $11.959 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 3.725% | $6.0368 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.50 | 6.781% | $236.5199 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.73 | 9.108% | $125.1796 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.32 | 9.651% | $10.2195 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.31 | 9.355% | $180.7748 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.84 | 5.708% | $148.8791 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.18 | $719.5687 | $719.57 | $719.55 | $719.60 | |