| 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 | $11.49 | 4.447% | $12.001 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.59 | 7.479% | $268.2568 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.65 | 12.478% | $180.6959 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.70 | 3.468% | $123.8512 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.36 | 3.526% | $205.3542 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.32 | 6.693% | $82.495 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.64 | 12.612% | $184.2783 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.75 | $1,056.9324 | $1,056.94 | $1,056.95 | $1,057.10 | |