| 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 | $10.42 | 5.662% | $11.01 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 10.277% | $43.6476 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.85 | 9.460% | $161.8366 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.40 | 10.314% | $20.2978 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.33 | 11.832% | $61.8766 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.79 | 4.530% | $147.1678 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.28 | 12.427% | $150.967 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.65 | $596.8034 | $596.82 | $596.80 | $596.80 | |