| 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 | $9.87 | 5.765% | $10.439 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.97 | 9.625% | $174.2709 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.68 | 11.867% | $24.2528 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.54 | 4.754% | $178.6475 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.99 | 8.736% | $120.6861 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.97 | 13.154% | $9.0184 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 12.443% | $270.8077 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.86 | $788.1224 | $788.13 | $788.10 | $788.10 | |