| 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 | $11.33 | 7.375% | $12.1656 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.32 | 8.547% | $162.0824 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.31 | 3.672% | $227.3631 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.69 | 11.421% | $279.3213 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.53 | 12.184% | $253.0086 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.94 | 13.470% | $96.3814 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.44 | 13.835% | $263.4597 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.56 | $1,293.7821 | $1,293.78 | $1,293.75 | $1,293.90 | |