| 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 | $9.32 | 9.201% | $10.1775 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.39 | 9.201% | $144.5712 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.58 | 8.418% | $186.0236 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 9.233% | $181.6108 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.40 | 5.330% | $107.8579 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 9.287% | $176.7499 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.85 | 7.646% | $21.3677 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.53 | $828.3586 | $828.36 | $828.30 | $828.40 | |