| 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 | $9.61 | 5.835% | $10.1707 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.34 | 4.457% | $42.138 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.29 | 9.774% | $180.3477 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.85 | 11.172% | $267.7578 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.73 | 8.254% | $159.9236 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.58 | 7.240% | $170.0612 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.38 | 10.532% | $269.0128 | $269.01 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.78 | $1,099.4118 | $1,099.41 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.40 | |