| 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 | $11.95 | 3.290% | $12.3432 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 6.564% | $149.4773 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.79 | 5.432% | $197.9908 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.56 | 7.561% | $215.7243 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.56 | 8.419% | $221.7819 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 5.585% | $38.7497 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.78 | 8.497% | $225.4351 | $225.44 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.61 | $1,061.5023 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.55 | $1,061.40 | |