| 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 | $10.88 | 12.267% | $12.2146 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.62 | 6.256% | $5.9716 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.54 | 13.655% | $134.7266 | $134.73 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.34 | 5.635% | $187.3331 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.41 | 5.488% | $120.6888 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.33 | 7.834% | $62.8996 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.57 | 6.456% | $18.7043 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.69 | $542.5386 | $542.53 | $542.55 | $542.50 | |