| 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 | $12.25 | 4.656% | $12.8204 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 9.701% | $135.2284 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.36 | 12.346% | $6.0217 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 8.181% | $164.9436 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.34 | 5.770% | $169.5916 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.95 | 8.671% | $254.2358 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.81 | 7.356% | $30.9293 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.45 | $773.7708 | $773.77 | $773.80 | $773.60 | |