| 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 | $9.74 | 7.345% | $10.4554 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.84 | 8.273% | $160.0708 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.78 | 9.237% | $248.82 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.26 | 4.692% | $12.8352 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.65 | 12.752% | $83.0418 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.92 | 10.752% | $183.7597 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.78 | 10.678% | $152.4921 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.97 | $851.4750 | $851.48 | $851.45 | $851.50 | |