| 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 | $11.50 | 10.734% | $12.7344 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.55 | 11.309% | $234.3611 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.29 | 9.580% | $249.0644 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.91 | 8.472% | $198.4061 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.65 | 10.866% | $130.4338 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 9.404% | $177.8471 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.28 | 3.283% | $32.3069 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.74 | $1,035.1538 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.10 | |