| 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 | $11.74 | 6.452% | $12.4975 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.52 | 5.374% | $25.8377 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.79 | 7.704% | $90.2452 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.86 | 6.564% | $100.021 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 4.191% | $258.1228 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.90 | 9.242% | $132.0736 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.44 | 12.772% | $130.184 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.99 | $748.9818 | $748.98 | $748.95 | $748.90 | |