| 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 | $11.85 | 5.293% | $12.4772 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.50 | 13.477% | $241.1386 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.28 | 11.233% | $156.0377 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.84 | 9.473% | $143.2345 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 12.608% | $198.7531 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.25 | 10.500% | $46.6863 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.37 | 8.454% | $252.0146 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.59 | $1,050.3420 | $1,050.34 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.30 | |