| 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 | $11.60 | 3.805% | $12.0414 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.71 | 10.512% | $37.2536 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.68 | 3.234% | $24.4458 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.31 | 4.119% | $189.8193 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.85 | 3.407% | $181.8412 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.77 | 4.233% | $170.7024 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.53 | 6.442% | $48.463 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.45 | $664.5667 | $664.56 | $664.55 | $664.50 | |