| 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 | $9.58 | 5.730% | $10.1289 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.72 | 5.640% | $233.1686 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 8.291% | $257.2994 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.94 | 5.700% | $209.2226 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 4.563% | $169.2248 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.84 | 8.834% | $198.9921 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.27 | 12.604% | $30.7071 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.79 | $1,108.7435 | $1,108.74 | $1,108.70 | $1,108.70 | |