| 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 | $11.50 | 4.293% | $11.9937 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.37 | 10.832% | $125.6502 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.39 | 7.838% | $83.4558 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.76 | 9.368% | $160.5085 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.78 | 8.341% | $94.0183 | $94.02 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.85 | 5.874% | $184.0619 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.29 | 3.190% | $255.1786 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.94 | $914.8670 | $914.87 | $914.85 | $915.00 | |