| 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 | $11.59 | 4.727% | $12.1379 | $12.14 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.51 | 9.872% | $86.2605 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 5.172% | $79.489 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 8.645% | $142.0533 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.82 | 13.752% | $79.4216 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.26 | 7.398% | $152.7844 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.94 | 8.786% | $24.9555 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.45 | $577.1022 | $577.10 | $577.10 | $577.20 | |