| 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 | $11.68 | 6.745% | $12.4678 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.46 | 12.311% | $83.6268 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 12.747% | $219.2929 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.45 | 5.862% | $212.2004 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.61 | 9.363% | $185.4906 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.97 | 7.719% | $259.5705 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.66 | 3.746% | $145.9291 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.33 | $1,118.5781 | $1,118.58 | $1,118.60 | $1,118.60 | |