| 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 | $11.66 | 10.153% | $12.8438 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.68 | 5.672% | $151.8295 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.33 | 10.560% | $217.0624 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.26 | 12.427% | $200.4124 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.31 | 6.604% | $178.3592 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.91 | 12.384% | $152.7411 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.97 | 4.743% | $175.9368 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.12 | $1,089.1852 | $1,089.18 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.10 | |