| 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 | $11.93 | 5.254% | $12.5568 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.94 | 10.161% | $48.4047 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.81 | 13.333% | $149.3842 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 4.250% | $150.047 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.62 | 12.341% | $52.3734 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.27 | 12.845% | $136.8471 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.74 | 13.456% | $39.4146 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.24 | $589.0278 | $589.02 | $589.00 | $589.00 | |