| 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 | $11.94 | 4.322% | $12.456 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.25 | 9.760% | $59.5448 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.93 | 4.145% | $91.5747 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.90 | 3.316% | $189.9981 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.71 | 8.150% | $11.5829 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.62 | 10.364% | $76.8354 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.57 | 11.251% | $84.0724 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.92 | $526.0643 | $526.06 | $526.05 | $526.10 | |