| 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 | $12.47 | 3.800% | $12.9439 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.67 | 5.705% | $219.5176 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.63 | 11.285% | $259.9951 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.81 | 5.118% | $117.5324 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.96 | 10.157% | $273.1453 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.68 | 7.289% | $73.6861 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 11.664% | $277.485 | $277.49 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.72 | $1,234.3054 | $1,234.32 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.20 | |