| 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 | $10.77 | 9.248% | $11.766 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.43 | 4.576% | $24.5022 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.56 | 13.510% | $198.1431 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.53 | 7.573% | $40.3721 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 9.399% | $237.9647 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.91 | 8.667% | $84.6625 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.36 | 6.453% | $18.4802 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.08 | $615.8908 | $615.88 | $615.85 | $616.00 | |