| 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 | $9.67 | 13.675% | $10.9924 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.98 | 10.313% | $47.4125 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.31 | 5.636% | $24.6238 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 8.865% | $197.8513 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.72 | 7.145% | $120.7738 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.79 | 4.575% | $205.7931 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.44 | 10.553% | $251.4417 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.65 | $858.8886 | $858.87 | $858.85 | $858.90 | |