| 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 | $10.81 | 9.572% | $11.8447 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.92 | 6.817% | $8.4599 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.67 | 12.112% | $217.1273 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.87 | 9.153% | $159.2215 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.39 | 9.445% | $23.4103 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.28 | 6.331% | $59.8431 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 12.680% | $160.4112 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.30 | $640.3180 | $640.31 | $640.30 | $640.20 | |