| 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 | $11.62 | 6.611% | $12.3882 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 11.499% | $270.3516 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 5.330% | $48.8205 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.87 | 5.732% | $19.9516 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.29 | 6.676% | $199.7935 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.28 | 9.655% | $6.8863 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.59 | 12.771% | $40.1352 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.47 | $598.3269 | $598.33 | $598.35 | $598.40 | |