| 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 | $10.98 | 13.400% | $12.4513 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.27 | 9.789% | $150.7074 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.70 | 4.496% | $199.2739 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.50 | 10.126% | $106.2716 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.53 | 8.277% | $135.9201 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.51 | 13.276% | $107.0571 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.38 | 6.791% | $243.8893 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.87 | $955.5707 | $955.57 | $955.50 | $955.70 | |