| 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 | $10.70 | 9.246% | $11.6893 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.95 | 13.464% | $38.521 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.47 | 6.511% | $175.1786 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.92 | 4.678% | $145.4187 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.44 | 5.805% | $58.6583 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.46 | 13.242% | $110.3657 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.66 | 11.668% | $9.6704 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.60 | $549.5020 | $549.51 | $549.45 | $549.60 | |