| 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 | $9.57 | 6.405% | $10.183 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.29 | 3.505% | $30.3166 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.29 | 12.246% | $26.1421 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.80 | 9.528% | $204.5983 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.31 | 10.665% | $22.4761 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.56 | 10.830% | $244.4466 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.25 | 11.721% | $5.8654 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.07 | $544.0281 | $544.04 | $544.05 | $544.00 | |