| 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 | $10.37 | 11.361% | $11.5481 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 4.351% | $44.3492 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.97 | 13.428% | $70.2913 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.47 | 8.679% | $187.4387 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.30 | 9.315% | $270.336 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.46 | 3.259% | $189.439 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 10.764% | $9.7694 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.89 | $783.1717 | $783.18 | $783.20 | $783.00 | |