| 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 | 4.606% | $12.0297 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.52 | 8.385% | $88.3555 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.57 | 5.540% | $132.5266 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.39 | 9.376% | $185.272 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.33 | 12.286% | $226.0654 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.69 | 5.556% | $124.2289 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 9.648% | $58.8152 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.64 | $827.2933 | $827.31 | $827.30 | $827.30 | |