| 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 | $9.42 | 5.722% | $9.959 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.31 | 7.647% | $40.1631 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.51 | 11.412% | $157.6591 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 8.199% | $258.4117 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.41 | 6.725% | $14.3118 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 7.135% | $154.9172 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.76 | 3.318% | $212.5871 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.84 | $848.0090 | $848.01 | $847.95 | $848.10 | |