| 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 | $11.36 | 9.832% | $12.4769 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.86 | 5.781% | $172.2749 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.54 | 9.625% | $51.0195 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.73 | 13.184% | $35.9133 | $35.91 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.51 | 10.427% | $177.2464 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.57 | 12.239% | $62.3712 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.90 | 4.587% | $175.6016 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.47 | $686.9038 | $686.90 | $686.85 | $686.90 | |