| 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 | $10.97 | 4.596% | $11.4742 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 6.233% | $16.2536 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.49 | 9.120% | $57.2771 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.25 | 6.416% | $50.2816 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.59 | 7.103% | $223.4061 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.74 | 6.845% | $211.2753 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.80 | 3.868% | $68.3451 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.14 | $638.3130 | $638.32 | $638.35 | $638.40 | |