| 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 | $10.98 | 12.581% | $12.3614 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.85 | 4.273% | $20.6982 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.93 | 8.582% | $261.6066 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.86 | 11.578% | $154.9372 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.39 | 13.312% | $199.871 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.27 | 13.151% | $55.7495 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.97 | 3.577% | $146.0125 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.25 | $851.2364 | $851.24 | $851.20 | $851.20 | |