| 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 | $11.86 | 5.702% | $12.5363 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.73 | 11.441% | $263.8143 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.74 | 9.115% | $159.0242 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.74 | 9.569% | $115.8583 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.36 | 3.527% | $87.3354 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.50 | 13.680% | $263.1692 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.73 | 3.819% | $172.0592 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.66 | $1,073.7969 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.75 | $1,073.80 | |