| 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 | $10.33 | 4.850% | $10.831 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.43 | 10.424% | $238.9907 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 12.708% | $8.239 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.55 | 12.502% | $243.6231 | $243.62 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 9.214% | $6.5419 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.88 | 7.427% | $196.4625 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.51 | 13.869% | $227.18 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.00 | $931.8682 | $931.86 | $931.90 | $931.80 | |