| 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 | $9.25 | 6.635% | $9.8637 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.62 | 13.846% | $242.0594 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.56 | 11.189% | $112.9235 | $112.92 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.91 | 11.318% | $60.0115 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.48 | 8.597% | $238.3487 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.65 | 10.277% | $181.5711 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.50 | 5.152% | $148.7901 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.97 | $993.5680 | $993.56 | $993.50 | $993.60 | |