| 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 | $11.97 | 3.263% | $12.3606 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.27 | 11.179% | $9.1945 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.93 | 13.573% | $60.1142 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.32 | 5.632% | $199.9825 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.74 | 11.777% | $83.5421 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.93 | 3.660% | $65.2332 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.50 | 8.264% | $219.2346 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.66 | $649.6617 | $649.64 | $649.70 | $649.60 | |