| 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 | $11.40 | 12.715% | $12.8495 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.59 | 4.328% | $193.6223 | $193.62 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 5.277% | $260.5606 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.46 | 5.381% | $101.6505 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.87 | 12.859% | $282.0008 | $282.00 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 13.737% | $17.6065 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.60 | 12.600% | $177.4576 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.90 | $1,045.7478 | $1,045.75 | $1,045.70 | $1,045.80 | |