| 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 | $9.48 | 5.615% | $10.0123 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.70 | 8.401% | $21.355 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.54 | 3.409% | $164.9787 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 10.369% | $241.4543 | $241.45 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.28 | 7.395% | $204.3512 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.89 | 12.752% | $162.2389 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.40 | 9.845% | $224.5232 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.06 | $1,028.9136 | $1,028.91 | $1,028.90 | $1,029.00 | |