| 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 | $11.76 | 4.228% | $12.2572 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.68 | 4.336% | $42.4439 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.75 | 10.550% | $169.9706 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.96 | 12.821% | $207.5455 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.53 | 11.215% | $261.9447 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.87 | 3.254% | $80.4039 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 9.220% | $269.0198 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.86 | $1,043.5856 | $1,043.58 | $1,043.55 | $1,043.50 | |