| 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 | $11.60 | 3.748% | $12.0348 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.26 | 13.374% | $46.7781 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.72 | 10.715% | $30.6902 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.66 | 12.537% | $214.563 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.68 | 9.718% | $29.2728 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.57 | 12.618% | $171.8213 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.86 | 3.324% | $160.0075 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.35 | $665.1677 | $665.16 | $665.15 | $665.20 | |