| 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 | $9.46 | 8.190% | $10.2348 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 6.240% | $83.7702 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.73 | 12.572% | $24.4619 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.63 | 12.211% | $248.6932 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.32 | 12.660% | $34.1585 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.76 | 6.408% | $48.6923 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.93 | 12.409% | $159.5421 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.68 | $609.5530 | $609.54 | $609.55 | $609.60 | |