| 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 | $9.60 | 5.724% | $10.1495 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.77 | 12.471% | $50.3533 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.71 | 8.339% | $221.7808 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.67 | 13.870% | $8.7338 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.40 | 4.527% | $138.3937 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.56 | 7.763% | $22.1561 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 10.184% | $165.5515 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.96 | $617.1187 | $617.11 | $617.15 | $617.20 | |