| 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 | $9.42 | 5.668% | $9.9539 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.86 | 13.864% | $242.3709 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.45 | 11.244% | $43.8858 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.86 | 10.313% | $239.2248 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.44 | 13.578% | $137.9291 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.35 | 4.487% | $147.6924 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.62 | 9.794% | $132.4335 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.00 | $953.4904 | $953.48 | $953.50 | $953.50 | |