| 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 | $11.85 | 5.545% | $12.5071 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.54 | 5.110% | $159.2837 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.63 | 13.688% | $79.161 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 8.265% | $18.2427 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.28 | 9.447% | $72.5415 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.99 | 7.506% | $252.6283 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.86 | 6.668% | $129.9856 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.00 | $724.3499 | $724.35 | $724.40 | $724.30 | |