| 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 | $11.41 | 9.515% | $12.4957 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.85 | 8.743% | $38.9844 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.44 | 13.326% | $69.6275 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 9.791% | $180.8697 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.73 | 3.764% | $254.9793 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.28 | 11.614% | $186.7079 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.98 | 10.708% | $218.0726 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.43 | $961.7371 | $961.74 | $961.75 | $961.80 | |