| 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 | $9.55 | 4.255% | $9.9564 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.49 | 3.465% | $158.8084 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.99 | 5.355% | $176.9859 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 11.593% | $173.4378 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.90 | 13.455% | $38.4612 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.56 | 4.631% | $103.1243 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.54 | 8.451% | $208.8116 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.45 | $869.5856 | $869.59 | $869.55 | $869.60 | |