| 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 | $9.64 | 3.602% | $9.9872 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.43 | 8.280% | $179.1276 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.85 | 8.519% | $262.4532 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.61 | 6.524% | $59.238 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.84 | 6.520% | $141.5012 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.37 | 12.710% | $260.7771 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.97 | 13.658% | $239.7843 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.71 | $1,152.8686 | $1,152.87 | $1,152.95 | $1,152.90 | |