| 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 | $9.58 | 9.324% | $10.4732 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 11.753% | $8.7391 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.41 | 9.707% | $47.6238 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.96 | 9.519% | $12.0033 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.60 | 5.706% | $206.7609 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.40 | 7.207% | $210.5545 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.87 | 10.226% | $57.1742 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.64 | $553.3290 | $553.31 | $553.25 | $553.40 | |