| 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 | $10.79 | 11.531% | $12.0342 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 10.643% | $168.6974 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.93 | 8.854% | $201.3037 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.97 | 3.841% | $208.6893 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.52 | 9.599% | $219.7679 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.91 | 9.235% | $185.6012 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.31 | 13.672% | $249.2941 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.90 | $1,245.3878 | $1,245.38 | $1,245.40 | $1,245.40 | |