| 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 | $11.57 | 3.436% | $11.9675 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 7.247% | $7.9685 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.56 | 7.500% | $57.577 | $57.58 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.84 | 13.642% | $127.0972 | $127.10 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.67 | 4.788% | $196.6556 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.88 | 4.436% | $80.2904 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.75 | 6.645% | $130.9067 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.70 | $612.4629 | $612.48 | $612.45 | $612.60 | |