| 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 | $9.72 | 9.540% | $10.6473 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.49 | 12.757% | $224.9389 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.69 | 12.679% | $236.2766 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.60 | 8.545% | $239.4503 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.69 | 8.507% | $149.4033 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.25 | 5.707% | $77.4304 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.94 | 7.620% | $192.5752 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.38 | $1,130.7220 | $1,130.73 | $1,130.80 | $1,130.70 | |