| 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 | $11.35 | 5.657% | $11.9921 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.59 | 4.817% | $140.025 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 8.608% | $160.2077 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.94 | 4.653% | $237.4995 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 7.175% | $85.2577 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.51 | 5.590% | $189.5446 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.29 | 5.504% | $7.6912 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.74 | $832.2178 | $832.22 | $832.25 | $832.20 | |