| 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 | $11.97 | 4.342% | $12.4897 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.51 | 5.702% | $143.2368 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.60 | 7.330% | $95.0944 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.56 | 4.119% | $153.638 | $153.64 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.71 | 9.775% | $87.5017 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.99 | 13.583% | $260.0937 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.27 | 6.798% | $143.3977 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.61 | $895.4520 | $895.45 | $895.50 | $895.40 | |