| 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 | $10.91 | 9.825% | $11.9819 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.86 | 13.804% | $36.258 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.33 | 7.161% | $255.3968 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.64 | 7.561% | $138.3665 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 6.415% | $181.4376 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.46 | 11.738% | $95.4913 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.82 | 9.659% | $171.9672 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.52 | $890.8993 | $890.91 | $890.90 | $891.00 | |