| 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 | $10.99 | 13.617% | $12.4865 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.31 | 12.806% | $17.2706 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.77 | 6.529% | $98.827 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.41 | 4.411% | $99.6185 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.42 | 7.671% | $87.6657 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.78 | 12.311% | $81.7399 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.56 | 7.708% | $104.0028 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $465.24 | $501.6110 | $501.62 | $501.60 | $501.60 | |