| 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 | $11.43 | 3.738% | $11.8573 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.91 | 8.800% | $41.2461 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.89 | 12.707% | $47.213 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.33 | 5.788% | $178.0729 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.31 | 10.730% | $226.2325 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.60 | 7.671% | $229.9853 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.72 | 8.631% | $249.5471 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.19 | $984.1542 | $984.16 | $984.15 | $984.10 | |