| 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 | $11.74 | 6.377% | $12.4887 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.55 | 7.587% | $56.537 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.73 | 10.449% | $232.7492 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.95 | 4.240% | $115.6543 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.82 | 11.487% | $63.3469 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 12.216% | $81.4464 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.67 | 10.682% | $109.2099 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.04 | $671.4324 | $671.44 | $671.45 | $671.30 | |