| 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 | $11.88 | 4.448% | $12.4084 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 4.440% | $177.83 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.64 | 5.269% | $10.1479 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.95 | 5.418% | $220.2709 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.35 | 12.201% | $58.7372 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.91 | 5.492% | $7.2895 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.63 | 8.520% | $200.3605 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.63 | $687.0444 | $687.05 | $687.05 | $687.00 | |