| 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 | $9.57 | 4.353% | $9.9866 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.32 | 6.340% | $184.3085 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.40 | 12.280% | $205.9215 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.74 | 11.114% | $270.8293 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.85 | 4.715% | $157.9626 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.96 | 5.830% | $20.0654 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.27 | 10.678% | $114.2972 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.11 | $963.3711 | $963.38 | $963.35 | $963.40 | |