| 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 | $10.35 | 3.198% | $10.681 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.38 | 12.848% | $43.3111 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 6.788% | $27.5193 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 8.504% | $172.0331 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.30 | 13.399% | $232.8081 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 7.666% | $49.4402 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.84 | 13.796% | $234.2377 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.11 | $770.0305 | $770.03 | $770.05 | $769.90 | |