| 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 | $10.98 | 5.139% | $11.5443 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.48 | 8.819% | $70.1665 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.99 | 4.623% | $28.2377 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.47 | 9.439% | $58.517 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.74 | 3.519% | $54.5959 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 11.270% | $243.5478 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.29 | 6.479% | $7.7623 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $434.83 | $474.3715 | $474.38 | $474.35 | $474.30 | |