| 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 | $10.92 | 5.295% | $11.4982 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.87 | 9.856% | $218.4706 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.49 | 12.577% | $200.9387 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.35 | 5.770% | $175.9484 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.99 | 9.132% | $270.6364 | $270.64 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.89 | 11.623% | $114.8489 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.59 | 6.619% | $57.1371 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.10 | $1,049.4783 | $1,049.49 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.30 | |