| 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 | $9.75 | 9.225% | $10.6494 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.95 | 3.454% | $40.2953 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.52 | 7.802% | $171.9658 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.73 | 12.144% | $173.5204 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.74 | 11.255% | $18.6241 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.35 | 11.486% | $204.4096 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.49 | 5.814% | $59.7743 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.53 | $679.2389 | $679.24 | $679.15 | $679.20 | |