| 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 | $11.50 | 5.539% | $12.137 | $12.14 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 6.626% | $6.2056 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.90 | 12.447% | $257.3912 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.76 | 7.349% | $190.8236 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 10.438% | $250.6832 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.58 | 4.615% | $206.6983 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.68 | 9.517% | $170.4961 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.23 | $1,094.4350 | $1,094.44 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.40 | |