| 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 | $9.27 | 7.588% | $9.9734 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.28 | 13.534% | $210.3558 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 12.649% | $80.499 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 11.127% | $260.4928 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.53 | 10.527% | $77.9547 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.95 | 11.258% | $156.8182 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.31 | 3.631% | $58.3546 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.21 | $854.4485 | $854.44 | $854.40 | $854.60 | |