| 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 | $11.74 | 6.178% | $12.4653 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.95 | 8.673% | $214.0315 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.41 | 9.442% | $109.8907 | $109.89 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.67 | 8.491% | $134.1708 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 9.131% | $160.9137 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.96 | 3.692% | $195.9364 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.78 | 13.480% | $211.9579 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.96 | $1,039.3663 | $1,039.37 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | |