| 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 | $11.25 | 9.750% | $12.3469 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.89 | 9.434% | $116.974 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.91 | 12.457% | $121.3523 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.83 | 9.132% | $111.1291 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.69 | 5.218% | $179.5966 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.82 | 9.842% | $74.4948 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.47 | 9.766% | $22.4691 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.86 | $638.3628 | $638.36 | $638.35 | $638.40 | |