| 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 | $9.75 | 4.803% | $10.2183 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.32 | 11.599% | $115.3041 | $115.30 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.98 | 9.260% | $88.4787 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.59 | 4.138% | $29.7731 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.51 | 7.329% | $252.7705 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.96 | 8.258% | $85.4805 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 8.523% | $270.1029 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.00 | $852.1281 | $852.12 | $852.10 | $852.20 | |