| 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 | $8.97 | 9.824% | $9.8512 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 4.429% | $255.0783 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.52 | 12.451% | $19.7014 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.82 | 12.713% | $173.3751 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.48 | 9.159% | $107.4998 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.50 | 10.184% | $17.0785 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.26 | 3.350% | $126.3557 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.81 | $708.9400 | $708.95 | $709.00 | $709.10 | |