| 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 | $8.87 | 11.376% | $9.8791 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.43 | 11.755% | $55.2405 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.67 | 11.191% | $232.0223 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.28 | 3.874% | $56.3828 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.87 | 10.343% | $111.303 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.35 | 6.341% | $207.7371 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.28 | 9.325% | $38.5699 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.75 | $711.1347 | $711.13 | $711.15 | $711.10 | |