| 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 | $9.76 | 12.235% | $10.9541 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.83 | 5.725% | $164.7513 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.89 | 6.490% | $142.5795 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 12.361% | $43.5511 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.70 | 9.778% | $252.1601 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.60 | 4.435% | $207.4079 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.25 | 10.764% | $47.9054 | $47.91 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.79 | $869.3094 | $869.31 | $869.30 | $869.50 | |