| 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 | $11.27 | 5.499% | $11.8897 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.97 | 5.609% | $140.4283 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.55 | 12.261% | $81.4454 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.48 | 13.740% | $247.3618 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.80 | 9.825% | $26.1384 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.97 | 4.399% | $101.2357 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 10.824% | $78.4523 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.83 | $686.9516 | $686.96 | $687.00 | $686.90 | |