| 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 | 4.586% | $12.0274 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.35 | 12.805% | $104.1754 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.39 | 9.812% | $135.497 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.31 | 8.310% | $115.1444 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.51 | 3.689% | $148.8041 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.49 | 5.825% | $98.9358 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.94 | 6.510% | $172.4823 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.49 | $787.0664 | $787.07 | $787.15 | $787.00 | |