| 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 | $11.50 | 8.549% | $12.4831 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.79 | 4.329% | $14.387 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.81 | 3.463% | $194.3139 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.35 | 13.462% | $179.6671 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.62 | 7.407% | $44.7028 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.87 | 4.173% | $257.1719 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.79 | 3.339% | $204.3942 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.73 | $907.1200 | $907.11 | $907.10 | $907.20 | |