| 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 | $11.43 | 6.539% | $12.1774 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.56 | 5.750% | $13.2822 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.99 | 4.211% | $105.2427 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.63 | 9.540% | $157.3323 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.71 | 3.365% | $36.9116 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.81 | 9.866% | $229.4112 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.90 | 3.728% | $52.7976 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.03 | $607.1550 | $607.15 | $607.20 | $607.10 | |