| 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 | $10.99 | 3.774% | $11.4048 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.50 | 6.344% | $20.7371 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.57 | 9.540% | $166.0298 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.55 | 8.548% | $205.7527 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.60 | 7.490% | $126.4082 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.78 | 7.525% | $19.1179 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.46 | 6.140% | $35.5144 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.45 | $584.9649 | $584.96 | $584.95 | $584.90 | |