| 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 | $9.99 | 6.617% | $10.651 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.86 | 11.786% | $192.1154 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.87 | 4.677% | $230.1533 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.62 | 8.723% | $201.8116 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.74 | 12.784% | $160.9879 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.56 | 7.573% | $37.1772 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.70 | 4.545% | $155.4584 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.34 | $988.3548 | $988.36 | $988.35 | $988.50 | |