| 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 | $11.34 | 4.676% | $11.8703 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 9.501% | $54.5096 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.48 | 4.853% | $20.4254 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 11.245% | $83.0666 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.67 | 12.583% | $41.2842 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.42 | 3.683% | $208.8383 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.86 | 3.310% | $152.7542 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.22 | $572.7486 | $572.75 | $572.75 | $572.80 | |