| 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 | $11.30 | 10.404% | $12.4757 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.86 | 10.676% | $24.1938 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.67 | 12.175% | $161.1618 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.31 | 4.107% | $60.7048 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 11.395% | $19.2825 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.40 | 10.104% | $91.8267 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 6.689% | $258.8275 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.45 | $628.4728 | $628.47 | $628.55 | $628.50 | |