| 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 | $11.48 | 9.106% | $12.5254 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 4.369% | $165.237 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.88 | 4.562% | $168.2193 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.61 | 5.320% | $81.7389 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.70 | 7.394% | $200.5046 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.61 | 6.368% | $79.3612 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.59 | 10.834% | $250.0304 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.19 | $957.6168 | $957.62 | $957.65 | $957.50 | |