| 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 | $9.80 | 5.735% | $10.362 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.53 | 13.871% | $212.4036 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.64 | 10.343% | $176.1516 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.26 | 13.308% | $55.8155 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.82 | 9.392% | $263.4378 | $263.44 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.94 | 6.608% | $68.1652 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.77 | 10.240% | $240.0696 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.76 | $1,026.4053 | $1,026.41 | $1,026.35 | $1,026.50 | |