| 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 | $10.95 | 9.395% | $11.9788 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.38 | 10.301% | $62.1877 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.62 | 11.861% | $166.2478 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.77 | 12.527% | $103.266 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.77 | 12.185% | $180.3598 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.98 | 9.166% | $266.3432 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.94 | 4.579% | $7.2578 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.41 | $797.6411 | $797.65 | $797.65 | $797.70 | |