| 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 | $11.41 | 4.826% | $11.9606 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.41 | 13.242% | $186.1812 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.51 | 8.611% | $150.4371 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.31 | 7.745% | $224.4436 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 8.373% | $7.5211 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.42 | 3.794% | $27.4224 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.31 | 11.798% | $24.9421 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.31 | $632.9081 | $632.90 | $632.90 | $632.80 | |