| 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 | 3.724% | $10.362 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.88 | 7.747% | $41.892 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.39 | 6.594% | $33.4599 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.35 | 13.260% | $282.4138 | $282.41 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 13.530% | $17.9037 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.55 | 5.395% | $168.1577 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.30 | 4.357% | $27.4459 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.23 | $581.6350 | $581.63 | $581.60 | $581.70 | |