| 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 | $10.98 | 9.396% | $12.0117 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.54 | 11.692% | $37.4615 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.80 | 11.254% | $211.1601 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.86 | 6.825% | $229.5242 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.33 | 10.438% | $177.0652 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.37 | 9.566% | $32.1795 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.97 | 3.648% | $225.9215 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.85 | $925.3237 | $925.32 | $925.25 | $925.40 | |