| 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 | $11.55 | 7.518% | $12.4183 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.29 | 13.510% | $269.3479 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.61 | 5.377% | $174.5148 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.56 | 11.403% | $49.6412 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.67 | 11.719% | $234.2412 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.55 | 8.588% | $231.8897 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.69 | 12.268% | $177.0354 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.92 | $1,149.0885 | $1,149.09 | $1,149.10 | $1,148.90 | |