| 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 | $12.29 | 3.590% | $12.7312 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.72 | 6.868% | $212.3681 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.99 | 5.782% | $200.9752 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.42 | 9.560% | $188.9034 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.44 | 8.224% | $140.0851 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.42 | 5.747% | $242.6048 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.52 | 7.298% | $49.915 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.80 | $1,047.5828 | $1,047.59 | $1,047.60 | $1,047.60 | |