| 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 | $185.83 | 8.280% | $201.2167 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.54 | 13.694% | $11.9833 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.45 | 10.803% | $71.4125 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.34 | 9.271% | $249.5094 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.85 | 11.767% | $261.3671 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.38 | 10.448% | $140.6887 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 10.567% | $274.8806 | $274.88 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.00 | $1,211.0583 | $1,211.06 | $1,211.05 | $1,211.10 | |