| 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 | $11.71 | 5.674% | $12.3744 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.60 | 9.718% | $178.4015 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 5.537% | $256.0539 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.78 | 12.438% | $233.6237 | $233.62 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.59 | 9.112% | $270.1504 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.46 | 12.633% | $185.2362 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.71 | 5.275% | $209.192 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.47 | $1,345.0321 | $1,345.02 | $1,345.00 | $1,345.10 | |