| 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 | $9.81 | 6.225% | $10.4207 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.65 | 8.630% | $140.8388 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.79 | 9.836% | $107.4086 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.95 | 7.392% | $220.0999 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.59 | 3.131% | $59.3931 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.59 | 6.719% | $35.8469 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.41 | 12.336% | $266.6969 | $266.70 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.79 | $840.7049 | $840.71 | $840.70 | $840.60 | |