| 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 | $9.50 | 6.434% | $10.1112 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.29 | 5.433% | $210.1174 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 11.549% | $8.3996 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.44 | 5.246% | $30.9844 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.94 | 6.848% | $130.2905 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.60 | 3.420% | $14.0651 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.33 | 6.400% | $136.5431 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.63 | $540.5113 | $540.51 | $540.50 | $540.50 | |