| 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 | $10.75 | 11.391% | $11.9745 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.57 | 9.210% | $272.5554 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 6.635% | $266.1823 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.51 | 3.748% | $64.8529 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.95 | 5.812% | $145.9677 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.45 | 7.406% | $57.4085 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.66 | 12.843% | $252.3847 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.51 | $1,071.3260 | $1,071.32 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.50 | |