| 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 | $10.86 | 9.828% | $11.9273 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.99 | 13.486% | $24.9556 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.73 | 8.722% | $8.4042 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.79 | 5.672% | $220.6326 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.75 | 8.184% | $9.4661 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.70 | 7.853% | $189.4977 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.33 | 8.842% | $60.2223 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.15 | $525.1058 | $525.11 | $525.10 | $525.10 | |