| 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 | $8.67 | 11.404% | $9.6587 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.92 | 11.726% | $271.4048 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.38 | 11.787% | $171.4589 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.89 | 11.202% | $35.4623 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.81 | 7.400% | $130.8239 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 6.583% | $21.6363 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.77 | 9.476% | $77.4762 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.74 | $717.9211 | $717.92 | $717.90 | $718.00 | |