| 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 | $9.96 | 9.725% | $10.9286 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.37 | 13.526% | $235.4189 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.90 | 8.326% | $20.4736 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.90 | 4.279% | $84.3617 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.37 | 5.290% | $11.9715 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.26 | 6.457% | $156.7686 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.33 | 12.865% | $261.0906 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.09 | $781.0135 | $781.01 | $780.95 | $781.10 | |