| 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 | $11.74 | 3.667% | $12.1705 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.53 | 8.459% | $149.1637 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.38 | 5.504% | $219.8492 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.41 | 4.609% | $100.8535 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.93 | 9.425% | $86.3692 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.29 | 11.245% | $191.664 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.33 | 8.535% | $132.7709 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.61 | $892.8410 | $892.83 | $892.75 | $893.00 | |