| 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 | $11.58 | 3.804% | $12.0205 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 11.604% | $18.37 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.56 | 6.858% | $179.0513 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.41 | 10.540% | $256.906 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.49 | 4.506% | $199.0735 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.96 | 13.765% | $233.1727 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.65 | 5.782% | $246.1018 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.11 | $1,144.6958 | $1,144.69 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.80 | |