| 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 | $10.71 | 10.207% | $11.8032 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.97 | 5.528% | $39.0137 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.51 | 10.162% | $187.8372 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.84 | 5.145% | $28.2209 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.34 | 4.386% | $227.9164 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.97 | 5.145% | $46.2323 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.66 | 5.238% | $44.8945 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.00 | $585.9182 | $585.91 | $585.90 | $585.80 | |