| 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 | $9.99 | 11.749% | $11.1637 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.44 | 12.573% | $65.7877 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.95 | 11.663% | $194.2378 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.70 | 12.526% | $40.1718 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.37 | 5.106% | $89.729 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.46 | 9.833% | $235.5479 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.96 | 9.769% | $233.7641 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.87 | $870.4020 | $870.40 | $870.40 | $870.40 | |