| 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 | 4.140% | $12.4656 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.90 | 12.642% | $278.1131 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.84 | 10.541% | $185.532 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.33 | 7.531% | $146.597 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.87 | 5.265% | $127.2338 | $127.23 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.34 | 8.867% | $263.8283 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.43 | 7.722% | $205.135 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.68 | $1,218.9048 | $1,218.91 | $1,218.95 | $1,218.80 | |