| 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 | $11.54 | 8.692% | $12.5431 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.95 | 7.435% | $86.9686 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.82 | 4.141% | $255.9994 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.96 | 13.169% | $171.9716 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.35 | 10.395% | $204.6171 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.64 | 4.840% | $35.2682 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.50 | 11.455% | $75.2321 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.76 | $842.6001 | $842.60 | $842.55 | $842.60 | |