| 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 | $9.50 | 5.256% | $9.9993 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 7.454% | $257.3631 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.77 | 3.326% | $75.1903 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.52 | 13.784% | $7.4187 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.72 | 3.542% | $177.8023 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.98 | 6.287% | $117.9573 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.74 | 4.683% | $81.3806 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.74 | $727.1116 | $727.11 | $727.10 | $727.20 | |