| 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 | $9.92 | 9.570% | $10.8693 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.90 | 9.178% | $54.4798 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 3.454% | $145.4253 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.85 | 11.259% | $279.0932 | $279.09 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.80 | 10.238% | $135.3723 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.53 | 8.703% | $146.2381 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.39 | 7.863% | $189.1809 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.96 | $960.6589 | $960.66 | $960.70 | $960.70 | |