| 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 | $11.64 | 9.433% | $12.738 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.81 | 9.618% | $189.4309 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 10.809% | $137.8242 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.28 | 10.667% | $46.79 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.64 | 13.533% | $49.5458 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.34 | 3.350% | $198.7834 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.35 | 6.267% | $207.5926 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.44 | $842.7049 | $842.70 | $842.75 | $842.60 | |