| 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 | $10.85 | 10.173% | $11.9538 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.65 | 3.608% | $34.8641 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.43 | 8.368% | $187.9426 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.88 | 12.221% | $124.4306 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 7.347% | $247.1665 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 8.335% | $155.7316 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.81 | 5.610% | $69.5019 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.62 | $831.5911 | $831.58 | $831.60 | $831.60 | |