| 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 | $11.38 | 5.284% | $11.9813 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.59 | 4.543% | $117.705 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.44 | 12.483% | $87.1068 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.64 | 13.367% | $114.0925 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.36 | 10.634% | $105.5006 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.31 | 12.501% | $166.8502 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 13.352% | $274.6292 | $274.63 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.00 | $877.8656 | $877.87 | $877.90 | $877.90 | |