| 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 | $9.95 | 11.270% | $11.0714 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.86 | 12.124% | $248.7583 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.71 | 12.725% | $260.0678 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.76 | 8.763% | $7.3524 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.99 | 12.753% | $208.5818 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.67 | 12.845% | $179.0512 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.25 | 8.357% | $224.5699 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.19 | $1,139.4528 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.40 | $1,139.70 | |