| 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 | $10.40 | 13.303% | $11.7835 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 12.352% | $30.6833 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.96 | 10.575% | $189.039 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.96 | 6.412% | $79.7664 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.78 | 4.712% | $131.7068 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.90 | 3.728% | $228.0979 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.95 | 13.371% | $78.1693 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.26 | $749.2462 | $749.25 | $749.25 | $749.30 | |