| 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 | 10.275% | $10.2225 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.84 | 10.513% | $7.5591 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.84 | 4.852% | $102.5872 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 4.297% | $253.327 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.55 | 11.631% | $87.6862 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.98 | 6.467% | $200.1367 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.90 | 3.745% | $155.5138 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.27 | $817.0325 | $817.04 | $817.05 | $817.00 | |