| 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 | $11.50 | 5.697% | $12.1552 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.55 | 12.216% | $36.5263 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 6.618% | $43.4042 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.82 | 5.294% | $86.1516 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.99 | 5.226% | $64.1773 | $64.18 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.26 | 7.427% | $238.7673 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.54 | 6.626% | $66.6839 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.37 | $547.8658 | $547.87 | $547.90 | $548.00 | |