| 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 | $11.83 | 5.640% | $12.4972 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.49 | 3.145% | $31.4489 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.90 | 10.479% | $221.9523 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 6.430% | $247.5775 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.51 | 8.715% | $183.1956 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.52 | 9.630% | $42.2295 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.96 | 4.685% | $163.2667 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.83 | $902.1677 | $902.18 | $902.20 | $902.20 | |