| 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 | $10.60 | 13.593% | $12.0409 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 11.848% | $140.3692 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.56 | 7.339% | $130.4813 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.32 | 8.432% | $95.7671 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.61 | 4.255% | $10.0189 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.76 | 5.504% | $6.077 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.79 | 4.696% | $187.186 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.14 | $581.9404 | $581.95 | $581.95 | $582.00 | |