| 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 | $10.62 | 12.646% | $11.963 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.88 | 5.533% | $115.9597 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.66 | 8.622% | $203.84 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.36 | 4.148% | $239.9153 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.68 | 4.174% | $119.4667 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.79 | 9.570% | $229.8669 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.61 | 12.684% | $115.6251 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.60 | $1,036.6367 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.70 | |