| 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 | $11.98 | 7.187% | $12.841 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.52 | 8.227% | $195.3714 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.64 | 10.604% | $271.6877 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.43 | 5.657% | $208.5986 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.70 | 12.120% | $174.5708 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.77 | 4.824% | $41.6885 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.96 | 13.616% | $212.4165 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.00 | $1,117.1745 | $1,117.18 | $1,117.15 | $1,117.20 | |