| 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 | $10.31 | 4.718% | $10.7964 | $10.80 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.74 | 7.227% | $230.2593 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.72 | 7.719% | $172.0488 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.28 | 11.167% | $231.5386 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.34 | 13.594% | $120.7959 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.50 | 12.645% | $58.0122 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.43 | 9.330% | $21.2428 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.32 | $844.6940 | $844.70 | $844.70 | $844.60 | |