| 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 | 4.575% | $12.5385 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.43 | 3.109% | $125.2053 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.79 | 10.281% | $27.3387 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.41 | 6.497% | $129.298 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.64 | 3.328% | $67.8245 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.68 | 3.364% | $99.9323 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.44 | 7.589% | $177.9952 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.38 | $640.1325 | $640.14 | $640.15 | $640.00 | |