| 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 | $11.80 | 5.706% | $12.4733 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.81 | 3.262% | $183.6102 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.75 | 8.606% | $272.3295 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.36 | 13.454% | $162.6477 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.26 | 4.416% | $208.0593 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.44 | 10.451% | $136.3407 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.81 | 4.682% | $69.938 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.23 | $1,045.3987 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.40 | $1,045.30 | |