| 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 | $11.40 | 5.375% | $12.0128 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.78 | 10.182% | $163.9288 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 10.352% | $260.2211 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.48 | 11.642% | $190.3273 | $190.33 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.78 | 13.311% | $11.0818 | $11.08 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.42 | 11.691% | $176.9409 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.45 | 6.117% | $194.6716 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.12 | $1,009.1843 | $1,009.18 | $1,009.20 | $1,009.10 | |