| 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 | $9.75 | 6.590% | $10.3925 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.72 | 13.327% | $39.3471 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.59 | 9.721% | $81.8409 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.31 | 6.658% | $16.3293 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.70 | 12.675% | $27.8307 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.32 | 6.135% | $168.0329 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.37 | 3.835% | $199.7474 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.76 | $543.5208 | $543.52 | $543.60 | $543.30 | |