| 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 | $11.99 | 3.455% | $12.4043 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.61 | 13.701% | $65.5031 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.91 | 5.611% | $64.3277 | $64.33 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.62 | 10.308% | $28.2609 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.84 | 12.629% | $132.722 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.35 | 11.848% | $173.7559 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.79 | 7.828% | $95.7405 | $95.74 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.11 | $572.7144 | $572.71 | $572.70 | $572.70 | |