| 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 | $11.96 | 5.832% | $12.6575 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 4.263% | $239.2836 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.28 | 11.309% | $35.9305 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.71 | 12.539% | $277.645 | $277.65 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.78 | 6.586% | $198.0155 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 9.860% | $86.7345 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.88 | 6.711% | $34.0195 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.06 | $884.2861 | $884.29 | $884.30 | $884.20 | |