| 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 | $9.53 | 3.500% | $9.8636 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 4.243% | $260.3677 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.72 | 9.580% | $217.7574 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.55 | 3.348% | $53.2759 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.79 | 4.831% | $236.6979 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 12.178% | $193.3949 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.63 | 5.347% | $239.8014 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.39 | $1,211.1588 | $1,211.16 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.30 | |