| 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 | $11.67 | 4.804% | $12.2306 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 9.802% | $9.432 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.41 | 12.198% | $219.2461 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 11.553% | $277.2204 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.75 | 6.516% | $46.6008 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.57 | 3.300% | $123.5158 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.38 | 6.303% | $173.6778 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.88 | $861.9235 | $861.93 | $861.95 | $861.80 | |