| 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 | $12.30 | 4.840% | $12.8953 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.35 | 9.260% | $46.2716 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.73 | 9.769% | $220.3393 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.60 | 8.308% | $257.3398 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 5.355% | $97.2532 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.51 | 11.206% | $228.5395 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.48 | 9.778% | $229.963 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.28 | $1,092.6017 | $1,092.60 | $1,092.60 | $1,092.60 | |