| 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 | $9.75 | 6.235% | $10.3579 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.34 | 7.327% | $88.3731 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.65 | 8.593% | $60.432 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.60 | 10.224% | $211.1892 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.83 | 6.372% | $141.2939 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.45 | 6.218% | $95.012 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.47 | 6.499% | $47.3601 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.09 | $654.0182 | $654.01 | $654.00 | $654.10 | |