| 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 | $9.55 | 5.315% | $10.0576 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 11.145% | $47.2366 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.46 | 6.712% | $229.9217 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.43 | 9.347% | $70.4523 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.55 | 13.119% | $73.0183 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.85 | 9.434% | $31.5717 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.74 | 3.377% | $61.7574 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.08 | $524.0156 | $524.02 | $523.95 | $524.10 | |