| 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 | $11.52 | 11.819% | $12.8815 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.91 | 12.417% | $246.0921 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.57 | 4.582% | $90.5366 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.53 | 8.384% | $188.0788 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.57 | 8.679% | $51.6986 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.99 | 8.174% | $237.972 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.95 | 3.846% | $29.025 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.04 | $856.2846 | $856.29 | $856.35 | $856.30 | |