| 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 | 8.675% | $11.6717 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 9.250% | $41.3402 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.59 | 6.649% | $124.3421 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.64 | 12.539% | $79.4975 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.26 | 6.325% | $153.3844 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.74 | 4.477% | $37.3401 | $37.34 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.31 | 4.208% | $131.6251 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.12 | $579.2011 | $579.20 | $579.25 | $579.10 | |