| 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 | $9.71 | 6.716% | $10.3621 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.96 | 10.649% | $24.2985 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.55 | 3.325% | $7.801 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.66 | 12.758% | $183.4122 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.83 | 7.520% | $123.4652 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.60 | 12.152% | $177.8731 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.50 | 7.133% | $6.9636 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.81 | $534.1757 | $534.17 | $534.10 | $534.30 | |