| 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 | $9.95 | 6.305% | $10.5773 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.25 | 5.865% | $111.4229 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.78 | 8.279% | $235.81 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.32 | 6.230% | $183.0555 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.96 | 6.284% | $81.7962 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.59 | 5.848% | $207.0281 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.43 | 5.288% | $58.3611 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.28 | $888.0511 | $888.06 | $888.05 | $888.10 | |