| 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 | $11.99 | 7.302% | $12.8655 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.61 | 6.367% | $46.3866 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.68 | 10.628% | $264.0469 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 7.699% | $30.8665 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.42 | 12.275% | $16.1901 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.48 | 13.540% | $153.824 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.35 | 5.840% | $94.568 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.19 | $618.7476 | $618.76 | $618.70 | $618.80 | |