| 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 | 6.467% | $12.2437 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.95 | 13.628% | $157.8861 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.35 | 10.599% | $135.3179 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.30 | 5.215% | $226.5279 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.86 | 10.617% | $204.4866 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 6.518% | $231.0482 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.81 | 12.541% | $161.8452 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.68 | $1,129.3556 | $1,129.37 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.20 | |