| 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 | $7.81 | 11.459% | $8.7049 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.80 | 11.244% | $258.976 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.35 | 3.234% | $68.4958 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 7.872% | $39.3517 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.71 | 13.508% | $11.0216 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.58 | 5.394% | $67.0095 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.61 | 12.262% | $59.061 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.34 | $512.6205 | $512.62 | $512.60 | $512.70 | |