| 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 | $11.38 | 8.797% | $12.3811 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.86 | 4.507% | $22.8452 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.38 | 7.112% | $186.7819 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.41 | 3.587% | $250.0694 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.88 | 3.559% | $142.7871 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.84 | 4.672% | $120.2053 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.68 | 4.394% | $220.9812 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.43 | $956.0512 | $956.06 | $956.10 | $956.10 | |