| 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 | $9.54 | 4.533% | $9.9724 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.41 | 3.171% | $237.7163 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.88 | 10.166% | $21.901 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.31 | 8.130% | $23.0425 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.25 | 3.548% | $243.5967 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.52 | 3.731% | $34.7706 | $34.77 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.61 | 4.855% | $7.9795 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.52 | $578.9790 | $578.98 | $578.95 | $579.00 | |