| 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 | $10.50 | 3.286% | $10.845 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.55 | 3.490% | $81.2914 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 10.839% | $238.0268 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.65 | 8.825% | $61.6494 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 3.243% | $14.2062 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.97 | 5.758% | $79.2868 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.47 | 10.432% | $60.1523 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.65 | $545.4579 | $545.47 | $545.50 | $545.40 | |