| 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 | $9.61 | 3.598% | $9.9558 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 3.236% | $259.1017 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.79 | 9.275% | $186.6308 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.40 | 5.719% | $198.1174 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.58 | 6.324% | $18.6918 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 3.816% | $136.3831 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 10.582% | $243.1256 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.59 | $1,052.0062 | $1,052.01 | $1,052.05 | $1,052.00 | |