| 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 | $10.74 | 6.500% | $11.4381 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.44 | 8.458% | $177.2638 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.38 | 12.573% | $149.0241 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.72 | 3.469% | $114.5609 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.34 | 11.752% | $92.0166 | $92.02 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.90 | 5.194% | $76.6864 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.75 | 6.842% | $174.9538 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.27 | $795.9437 | $795.94 | $795.90 | $796.00 | |