| 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 | $10.86 | 10.771% | $12.0297 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.75 | 8.543% | $20.3518 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.40 | 9.739% | $156.2683 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 13.618% | $283.7496 | $283.75 | $283.75 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.28 | 10.522% | $55.5705 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 3.544% | $12.7773 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.79 | 9.868% | $51.4072 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.16 | $592.1544 | $592.16 | $592.15 | $592.20 | |