| 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 | 5.315% | $12.4798 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.37 | 11.862% | $118.9876 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.25 | 7.262% | $136.4909 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.73 | 9.589% | $183.8136 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.70 | 4.788% | $229.1714 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.31 | 6.584% | $10.9888 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.94 | 10.116% | $67.1047 | $67.10 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.15 | $759.0368 | $759.03 | $759.05 | $759.10 | |