| 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 | $11.85 | 4.586% | $12.3934 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.30 | 3.532% | $94.5247 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.78 | 9.232% | $230.2392 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 11.432% | $139.8026 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.83 | 6.420% | $14.7179 | $14.72 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.25 | 9.356% | $198.2078 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 10.360% | $176.4215 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.33 | $866.3071 | $866.30 | $866.25 | $866.20 | |