| 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 | $9.56 | 9.556% | $10.4736 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 3.564% | $82.4369 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.89 | 7.763% | $145.3615 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.48 | 5.165% | $255.0041 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.58 | 6.248% | $159.9882 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.61 | 12.429% | $135.6006 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.89 | 5.683% | $216.5339 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.61 | $1,005.3988 | $1,005.39 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.40 | |