| 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 | $11.55 | 3.716% | $11.9792 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.60 | 7.597% | $240.5869 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.28 | 8.700% | $47.0454 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.42 | 12.650% | $221.2671 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.90 | 5.612% | $259.6999 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 5.711% | $222.7014 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.82 | 7.234% | $171.3814 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.24 | $1,174.6613 | $1,174.67 | $1,174.70 | $1,174.70 | |