| 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 | 9.259% | $12.4555 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.81 | 5.343% | $230.501 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.64 | 11.685% | $57.6741 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.66 | 12.719% | $96.5551 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.50 | 11.630% | $264.005 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.82 | 8.125% | $205.2429 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.67 | 3.620% | $218.2963 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.50 | $1,084.7299 | $1,084.74 | $1,084.70 | $1,084.80 | |