| 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 | $9.55 | 3.509% | $9.8851 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.46 | 8.520% | $149.1716 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.89 | 7.256% | $261.5867 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.57 | 5.710% | $259.592 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.43 | 12.237% | $218.2224 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 13.102% | $6.4921 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.71 | 12.461% | $233.5927 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.35 | $1,138.5426 | $1,138.54 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.60 | |