| 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 | $9.73 | 11.314% | $10.8309 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.30 | 9.759% | $249.4822 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.46 | 5.299% | $150.009 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.82 | 8.331% | $202.384 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.59 | 5.381% | $108.1104 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.34 | 7.606% | $258.6203 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.57 | 10.364% | $180.5224 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.81 | $1,159.9592 | $1,159.95 | $1,159.95 | $1,159.90 | |