| 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 | 5.418% | $12.4709 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.53 | 8.380% | $85.1108 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.99 | 11.491% | $147.157 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.68 | 5.118% | $40.6596 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.87 | 11.280% | $115.5865 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.93 | 10.161% | $21.9551 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.68 | 11.630% | $188.2975 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.51 | $611.2374 | $611.25 | $611.20 | $611.40 | |