| 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 | $11.68 | 8.240% | $12.6424 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.99 | 5.375% | $18.957 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.68 | 10.296% | $29.427 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.78 | 3.747% | $180.2915 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.26 | 9.275% | $14.4899 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.55 | 6.584% | $131.6845 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 7.667% | $120.1241 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.51 | $507.6164 | $507.61 | $507.65 | $507.60 | |