| 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 | 5.421% | $12.3764 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.56 | 12.772% | $273.5398 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.86 | 6.400% | $221.163 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.51 | 7.636% | $60.8251 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.49 | 5.123% | $162.4045 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.26 | 12.453% | $159.9756 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.84 | 4.508% | $202.5783 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.26 | $1,092.8627 | $1,092.87 | $1,092.95 | $1,092.90 | |