| 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 | $11.34 | 9.835% | $12.4553 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.75 | 6.818% | $30.7102 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.56 | 4.119% | $254.6334 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.89 | 8.136% | $234.5362 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.57 | 12.205% | $225.0496 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 12.639% | $41.0569 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.92 | 3.319% | $69.1411 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.48 | $867.5827 | $867.59 | $867.60 | $867.50 | |