| 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 | $11.74 | 4.725% | $12.2947 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.38 | 7.858% | $55.4174 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.83 | 11.115% | $214.2631 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.26 | 7.635% | $34.7231 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.36 | 12.803% | $24.0947 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.29 | 6.718% | $26.989 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.85 | 3.810% | $51.7493 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $384.71 | $419.5313 | $419.52 | $419.50 | $419.50 | |