| 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 | $10.73 | 10.520% | $11.8588 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 11.137% | $144.2003 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.42 | 9.791% | $146.4832 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.92 | 8.599% | $115.0281 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.93 | 13.388% | $206.2868 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.83 | 7.448% | $87.9247 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.74 | 3.316% | $253.8887 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.32 | $965.6706 | $965.67 | $965.70 | $965.70 | |