| 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 | $9.25 | 9.535% | $10.132 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.97 | 3.486% | $9.2827 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.73 | 6.341% | $48.6297 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.87 | 10.831% | $238.1426 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.93 | 12.205% | $16.7522 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.60 | 10.699% | $152.3218 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.70 | 9.757% | $123.6961 | $123.70 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.05 | $598.9571 | $598.95 | $599.00 | $598.90 | |