| 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 | $11.63 | 4.615% | $12.1667 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.60 | 5.305% | $93.3002 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.95 | 10.380% | $131.297 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.43 | 3.517% | $257.1673 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.47 | 7.148% | $214.7996 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.56 | 13.815% | $144.0443 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.32 | 8.308% | $142.2301 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.96 | $995.0052 | $995.01 | $995.00 | $995.00 | |