| 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 | $9.88 | 3.579% | $10.2336 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.40 | 12.564% | $141.1553 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.78 | 6.458% | $91.3197 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.25 | 4.700% | $227.4608 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.70 | 5.545% | $53.5113 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.91 | 5.577% | $202.6128 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 6.625% | $267.4688 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.77 | $993.7623 | $993.76 | $993.70 | $993.80 | |