| 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 | $11.73 | 5.391% | $12.3624 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.73 | 9.560% | $12.8514 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.58 | 8.647% | $210.3189 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.50 | 6.184% | $240.5068 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.98 | 7.446% | $220.2428 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.79 | 10.669% | $259.8397 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.56 | 8.831% | $169.2975 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.87 | $1,125.4195 | $1,125.42 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.40 | |