| 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 | $11.96 | 7.623% | $12.8717 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.43 | 12.522% | $35.3657 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.50 | 13.291% | $19.8259 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.38 | 12.794% | $80.5124 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.67 | 13.136% | $211.191 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.69 | 11.396% | $41.9852 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.58 | 4.789% | $167.2223 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.21 | $568.9742 | $568.98 | $568.95 | $569.00 | |