| 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 | $9.95 | 5.355% | $10.4828 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.93 | 4.576% | $186.0721 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.63 | 11.127% | $195.1724 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.63 | 8.544% | $60.383 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.50 | 13.779% | $180.3397 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 6.828% | $243.4503 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.39 | 10.639% | $42.4743 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.92 | $918.3746 | $918.36 | $918.35 | $918.50 | |