| 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 | $11.55 | 3.584% | $11.964 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.44 | 3.558% | $108.156 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.70 | 6.503% | $133.8743 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.36 | 12.138% | $274.0204 | $274.02 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.30 | 9.470% | $51.7793 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.68 | 13.118% | $85.6077 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.75 | 5.474% | $203.3011 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.78 | $868.7028 | $868.70 | $868.65 | $868.80 | |