| 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 | $9.88 | 6.448% | $10.5171 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 9.195% | $158.2345 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.71 | 3.709% | $204.006 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.30 | 13.132% | $224.3408 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.35 | 7.752% | $131.8346 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.78 | 5.443% | $87.2857 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.82 | 13.748% | $203.4042 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.75 | $1,019.6229 | $1,019.62 | $1,019.65 | $1,019.50 | |