| 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 | $11.41 | 5.331% | $12.0183 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.79 | 10.184% | $17.3981 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.51 | 8.244% | $179.1546 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.53 | 9.874% | $196.1581 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 7.270% | $225.8355 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.64 | 6.795% | $18.8386 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.80 | 13.376% | $63.2638 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.21 | $712.6670 | $712.67 | $712.65 | $712.70 | |