| 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 | 11.759% | $11.12 | $11.12 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.47 | 12.589% | $25.2987 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.70 | 4.289% | $12.2018 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.36 | 6.777% | $116.7713 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.95 | 8.593% | $137.8588 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 11.607% | $242.0198 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.62 | 11.475% | $156.7561 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.90 | $702.0265 | $702.03 | $701.95 | $702.10 | |