| 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 | $11.56 | 3.628% | $11.9794 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.43 | 13.280% | $281.4215 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.93 | 9.139% | $39.2136 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.90 | 11.319% | $132.3583 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.54 | 6.465% | $230.5393 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.50 | 9.126% | $200.2462 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.65 | 10.818% | $236.7627 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.51 | $1,132.5210 | $1,132.52 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | |