| 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 | $11.26 | 5.518% | $11.8813 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.96 | 5.648% | $189.0677 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.54 | 8.129% | $240.6303 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.72 | 10.505% | $120.141 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.25 | 12.574% | $154.5078 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.45 | 12.741% | $213.5878 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.87 | 6.286% | $87.0163 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.05 | $1,016.8322 | $1,016.84 | $1,016.85 | $1,016.80 | |