| 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 | $10.91 | 9.758% | $11.9746 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.77 | 11.789% | $79.1131 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.88 | 8.182% | $260.5888 | $260.59 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.31 | 6.870% | $151.018 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.29 | 7.166% | $202.8545 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.85 | 5.666% | $124.5274 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.99 | 10.165% | $92.5276 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.00 | $922.6040 | $922.60 | $922.60 | $922.60 | |