| 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 | $10.87 | 11.250% | $12.0929 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.64 | 10.785% | $22.866 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.51 | 9.410% | $200.7783 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.64 | 13.171% | $159.1637 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 11.512% | $6.044 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.48 | 4.709% | $65.4222 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.50 | 4.787% | $118.9332 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.06 | $585.3003 | $585.29 | $585.30 | $585.30 | |