| 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 | $10.59 | 8.730% | $11.5145 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.51 | 8.591% | $84.1689 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.31 | 3.542% | $228.1134 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.90 | 6.637% | $185.4417 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.91 | 8.587% | $35.736 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.83 | 4.684% | $98.225 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.75 | 12.255% | $142.2832 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.80 | $785.4827 | $785.48 | $785.50 | $785.40 | |