| 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 | $10.71 | 5.125% | $11.2589 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 3.746% | $75.5271 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.41 | 7.173% | $107.6124 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.41 | 8.362% | $90.3847 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.67 | 8.249% | $105.7268 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.70 | 3.524% | $166.3631 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.67 | 12.569% | $40.1534 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.37 | $597.0264 | $597.02 | $597.05 | $597.10 | |