| 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 | $11.28 | 6.284% | $11.9888 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.77 | 12.187% | $116.4164 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.55 | 8.425% | $158.8968 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.72 | 12.685% | $188.9953 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.66 | 5.869% | $43.0463 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.82 | 7.789% | $249.8765 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.98 | 9.843% | $166.9394 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.78 | $936.1595 | $936.18 | $936.20 | $936.10 | |