| 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 | $9.90 | 5.462% | $10.4407 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.39 | 8.587% | $174.1627 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.92 | 13.498% | $27.1487 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.96 | 10.371% | $56.2451 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.91 | 3.174% | $157.7634 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.39 | 8.238% | $96.7539 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.55 | 12.523% | $263.9227 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.02 | $786.4372 | $786.43 | $786.40 | $786.40 | |