| 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 | $11.99 | 4.245% | $12.499 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.69 | 4.134% | $86.1084 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.85 | 3.778% | $34.0911 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.33 | 10.650% | $125.3996 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.50 | 7.456% | $47.8179 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.91 | 13.364% | $205.0868 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.56 | 4.763% | $14.2059 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.83 | $525.2087 | $525.22 | $525.20 | $525.20 | |