| 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 | $11.73 | 5.625% | $12.3898 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.47 | 3.706% | $180.9359 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.58 | 8.318% | $171.7707 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.87 | 3.114% | $118.4471 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.69 | 12.212% | $89.4217 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.61 | 8.541% | $9.3454 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.62 | 12.737% | $66.0864 | $66.09 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.57 | $648.3970 | $648.41 | $648.40 | $648.30 | |