| 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 | $11.86 | 4.409% | $12.3829 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.97 | 8.743% | $58.6886 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 11.167% | $40.7427 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.37 | 10.227% | $18.0442 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.25 | 12.849% | $172.9411 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.84 | 10.165% | $11.9419 | $11.94 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.50 | 7.456% | $163.8704 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $435.44 | $478.6118 | $478.60 | $478.65 | $478.50 | |