| 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 | $10.75 | 9.611% | $11.7832 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.25 | 9.348% | $186.165 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.84 | 8.756% | $104.2318 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.40 | 5.126% | $71.9062 | $71.91 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.48 | 4.430% | $58.9821 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.37 | 11.532% | $29.411 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.28 | 4.177% | $79.4662 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.37 | $541.9455 | $541.95 | $541.95 | $542.00 | |