| 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 | $10.66 | 12.518% | $11.9944 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.59 | 13.868% | $284.2031 | $284.20 | $284.20 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.52 | 6.540% | $30.3852 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.50 | 5.284% | $225.8342 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.82 | 3.240% | $29.7538 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.77 | 13.415% | $160.7884 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.84 | 4.766% | $68.9779 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.70 | $811.9370 | $811.93 | $812.00 | $812.00 | |