| 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 | $11.51 | 3.833% | $11.9512 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.25 | 13.481% | $254.4811 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.98 | 6.280% | $174.2779 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.56 | 7.301% | $156.1873 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.76 | 7.837% | $81.6973 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.70 | 3.746% | $190.5814 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.94 | 3.291% | $231.3099 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.70 | $1,100.4861 | $1,100.49 | $1,100.55 | $1,100.60 | |