| 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 | $9.38 | 6.361% | $9.9767 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.50 | 6.543% | $79.3745 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.30 | 12.616% | $164.7572 | $164.76 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.75 | 8.241% | $116.6297 | $116.63 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 3.750% | $255.6608 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.32 | 10.368% | $53.3298 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.37 | 4.162% | $258.7072 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.04 | $938.4359 | $938.44 | $938.45 | $938.50 | |