| 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 | $10.98 | 6.720% | $11.7179 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 5.583% | $8.0349 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.76 | 10.433% | $30.6562 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.40 | 4.500% | $33.858 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.52 | 12.323% | $157.8363 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.92 | 5.382% | $103.1901 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.29 | 7.847% | $213.8498 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.48 | $559.1432 | $559.15 | $559.15 | $559.10 | |