| 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 | $11.73 | 9.208% | $12.8101 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.53 | 11.601% | $95.4523 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.95 | 13.175% | $248.9284 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.66 | 5.189% | $71.1709 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.45 | 7.383% | $186.2558 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.63 | 6.758% | $149.0662 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.86 | 8.643% | $20.4901 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.81 | $784.1738 | $784.18 | $784.15 | $784.30 | |