| 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 | 7.438% | $10.1851 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.33 | 7.475% | $56.2417 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.54 | 6.121% | $145.9588 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.30 | 10.403% | $190.2244 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.63 | 12.125% | $165.5301 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.43 | 6.825% | $263.2488 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.93 | 11.380% | $107.9606 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.64 | $939.3495 | $939.35 | $939.35 | $939.30 | |