| 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 | $11.60 | 6.668% | $12.3735 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 13.369% | $17.6175 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.48 | 9.676% | $249.491 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 8.258% | $200.5479 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.42 | 5.159% | $213.9144 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.40 | 11.183% | $61.5954 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 11.714% | $229.9744 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.55 | $985.5141 | $985.51 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |