| 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 | $11.45 | 4.685% | $11.9864 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.50 | 6.658% | $221.3154 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.76 | 10.380% | $261.3357 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.54 | 7.741% | $110.4776 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.26 | 3.260% | $49.8333 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.95 | 6.758% | $160.0836 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.31 | 5.203% | $150.7664 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.77 | $965.7984 | $965.81 | $965.85 | $965.80 | |