| 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 | $8.75 | 11.287% | $9.7376 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.94 | 7.387% | $81.5497 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.59 | 12.158% | $56.7407 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.26 | 10.458% | $160.4513 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 7.707% | $234.7366 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.50 | 9.765% | $211.2976 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.66 | 12.600% | $256.3452 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.64 | $1,010.8587 | $1,010.87 | $1,010.90 | $1,010.70 | |