| 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 | $11.66 | 5.390% | $12.2885 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.30 | 11.606% | $28.2363 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.91 | 13.106% | $222.717 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.88 | 8.773% | $70.5719 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.33 | 8.694% | $64.4882 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.58 | 6.804% | $68.974 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 4.544% | $8.8235 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $431.10 | $476.0994 | $476.10 | $476.05 | $476.10 | |