| 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 | $11.99 | 3.349% | $12.3915 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.65 | 5.555% | $187.5185 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.62 | 10.496% | $145.4348 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 9.372% | $9.0998 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.49 | 9.540% | $190.0409 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.29 | 7.813% | $26.1878 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.99 | 12.400% | $17.9728 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.35 | $588.6461 | $588.64 | $588.65 | $588.60 | |