| 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 | 5.550% | $12.5077 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.29 | 13.652% | $176.4902 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.84 | 3.870% | $259.5088 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.41 | 13.279% | $276.8652 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.68 | 7.741% | $209.7502 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.75 | 7.582% | $55.6737 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.35 | 5.173% | $134.9895 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.17 | $1,125.7853 | $1,125.79 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.90 | |