| 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 | $9.92 | 9.230% | $10.8356 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.77 | 13.797% | $283.0928 | $283.09 | $283.10 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.91 | 6.454% | $214.9413 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.99 | 8.703% | $74.9942 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 12.380% | $263.3176 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.27 | 10.520% | $234.6008 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.92 | 13.439% | $104.2731 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.09 | $1,186.0554 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.00 | |