| 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 | $8.99 | 13.591% | $10.2118 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.52 | 3.161% | $144.9618 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 5.150% | $249.563 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.86 | 10.670% | $178.0238 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.25 | 10.726% | $5.8131 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 12.210% | $280.3567 | $280.36 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.75 | 8.329% | $33.3112 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.56 | $902.2414 | $902.23 | $902.15 | $902.30 | |