| 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 | $9.82 | 9.545% | $10.7573 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.75 | 10.734% | $262.1627 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 5.575% | $259.0599 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.36 | 9.164% | $64.7998 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.75 | 8.336% | $24.6464 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.59 | 5.764% | $180.4228 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.34 | 9.258% | $68.1114 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.99 | $869.9603 | $869.96 | $869.90 | $870.00 | |