| 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 | $11.97 | 7.545% | $12.8731 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.31 | 11.373% | $18.1649 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.33 | 11.248% | $190.6012 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.58 | 12.390% | $104.0507 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.85 | 4.815% | $70.0688 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.50 | 4.102% | $36.9562 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.32 | 4.211% | $143.1025 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.86 | $575.8174 | $575.81 | $575.75 | $576.00 | |