| 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 | $11.59 | 8.514% | $12.5768 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.99 | 7.714% | $38.7663 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.36 | 9.720% | $43.1858 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.90 | 5.149% | $82.9626 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.38 | 12.499% | $162.4261 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.67 | 13.235% | $12.0822 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.53 | 7.428% | $197.1626 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.42 | $549.1624 | $549.17 | $549.20 | $549.30 | |