| 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 | $11.27 | 6.283% | $11.9781 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.96 | 8.411% | $200.517 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.72 | 8.318% | $178.4214 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.50 | 9.136% | $97.6767 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 7.552% | $62.0145 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 8.159% | $46.8545 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.28 | 7.397% | $84.0704 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.71 | $681.5326 | $681.53 | $681.50 | $681.60 | |