| 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 | $10.76 | 11.386% | $11.9851 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.87 | 9.649% | $17.4013 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.78 | 5.285% | $181.9114 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.48 | 13.867% | $36.984 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.54 | 6.700% | $224.6462 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 11.829% | $42.1036 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.45 | 8.862% | $127.8584 | $127.86 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.53 | $642.8900 | $642.89 | $642.90 | $642.90 | |