| 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 | 4.319% | $10.1711 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.83 | 6.641% | $39.2759 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.28 | 3.420% | $43.726 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.27 | 11.654% | $122.0043 | $122.00 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.50 | 8.651% | $13.5814 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.89 | 12.518% | $264.2935 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.53 | 13.820% | $48.4076 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.05 | $541.4598 | $541.46 | $541.50 | $541.50 | |