| 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 | $11.80 | 5.327% | $12.4286 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.29 | 8.861% | $85.2273 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.63 | 11.201% | $159.718 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.52 | 11.319% | $226.5564 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.96 | 9.615% | $96.4174 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.85 | 3.168% | $17.3838 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.66 | 5.246% | $102.7832 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.71 | $700.5147 | $700.52 | $700.55 | $700.50 | |