| 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 | $9.56 | 10.280% | $10.5428 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.53 | 12.497% | $272.839 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 9.845% | $153.1569 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.99 | 12.441% | $254.1054 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.86 | 3.413% | $210.8177 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.56 | 7.306% | $237.7472 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.58 | 4.121% | $6.8512 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.51 | $1,146.0602 | $1,146.07 | $1,146.05 | $1,146.00 | |