| 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 | $11.25 | 6.475% | $11.9784 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.71 | 8.842% | $49.7517 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.86 | 12.307% | $142.4727 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.98 | 10.200% | $222.582 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.30 | 6.328% | $75.8119 | $75.81 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.91 | 6.622% | $217.4129 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.39 | 8.471% | $160.9601 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.40 | $880.9697 | $880.96 | $880.95 | $881.10 | |