| 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 | $10.26 | 11.784% | $11.469 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.74 | 10.807% | $169.2466 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 3.696% | $178.0046 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.31 | 9.138% | $46.1763 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.48 | 10.567% | $69.0823 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.60 | 8.834% | $13.7131 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 3.485% | $241.0062 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.94 | $728.6981 | $728.70 | $728.70 | $728.70 | |