| 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 | $11.36 | 5.485% | $11.9831 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.91 | 8.116% | $260.4623 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.70 | 4.466% | $83.2594 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.64 | 11.182% | $7.3825 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.61 | 13.248% | $247.5715 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.84 | 13.688% | $165.8026 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.65 | 11.355% | $184.4596 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.71 | $960.9210 | $960.91 | $960.90 | $961.10 | |