| 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 | $9.53 | 9.734% | $10.4577 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.72 | 13.729% | $46.3104 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.73 | 13.280% | $274.9645 | $274.96 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.79 | 3.825% | $224.044 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.75 | 10.137% | $193.5658 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.92 | 5.149% | $108.2194 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 13.251% | $113.704 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.84 | $971.2658 | $971.26 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |