| 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 | $158.71 | 10.323% | $175.0936 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.81 | 12.708% | $42.6149 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.30 | 7.483% | $12.1456 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 3.780% | $9.1223 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.88 | 12.537% | $130.4079 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.45 | 11.456% | $49.5422 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.99 | 3.627% | $50.7669 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $425.93 | $469.6934 | $469.69 | $469.65 | $469.60 | |