| 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 | $10.50 | 7.485% | $11.2859 | $11.29 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.95 | 7.426% | $79.4415 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 12.645% | $281.4886 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.25 | 3.129% | $63.1665 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.98 | 6.815% | $195.4501 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.42 | 10.739% | $147.748 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.47 | 4.574% | $251.4691 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.46 | $1,030.0497 | $1,030.06 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.10 | |