| 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 | $10.96 | 4.563% | $11.4601 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.77 | 13.456% | $117.7333 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.41 | 6.873% | $238.765 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.28 | 9.125% | $215.2818 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.59 | 7.363% | $261.5255 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.74 | 7.806% | $228.2684 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.25 | 8.803% | $240.7266 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.00 | $1,313.7607 | $1,313.77 | $1,313.80 | $1,313.80 | |