| 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 | $11.50 | 5.465% | $12.1285 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.87 | 3.745% | $6.0898 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.56 | 13.485% | $198.0994 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.86 | 11.392% | $156.9068 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.59 | 8.764% | $208.3809 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.40 | 8.199% | $239.5526 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.72 | 3.712% | $165.6488 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.50 | $986.8068 | $986.81 | $986.85 | $986.80 | |