| 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 | $9.78 | 10.365% | $10.7937 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.57 | 11.261% | $274.3362 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.36 | 4.330% | $41.0643 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.82 | 11.358% | $69.9551 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 6.681% | $9.2066 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.67 | 8.248% | $238.8709 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 8.632% | $189.9648 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.70 | $834.1916 | $834.19 | $834.15 | $834.30 | |