| 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 | $10.56 | 3.805% | $10.9618 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.90 | 10.384% | $133.4543 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.40 | 11.555% | $29.4505 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.50 | 4.863% | $133.7003 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.54 | 6.347% | $145.2062 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.37 | 12.539% | $227.7452 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.95 | 3.379% | $205.6725 | $205.67 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.22 | $886.1908 | $886.19 | $886.15 | $886.30 | |