| 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 | $11.52 | 5.335% | $12.1346 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.48 | 13.815% | $245.2486 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.59 | 9.352% | $274.0252 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.31 | 11.564% | $227.9364 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.68 | 6.117% | $108.9609 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.70 | 10.389% | $253.5635 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.28 | 11.801% | $161.3065 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.56 | $1,283.1757 | $1,283.18 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.10 | |