| 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 | $9.84 | 3.831% | $10.217 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.72 | 9.748% | $31.5196 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.96 | 3.417% | $53.7355 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 11.510% | $161.5557 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.74 | 5.442% | $248.569 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.45 | 7.497% | $80.0315 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.76 | 6.440% | $192.4009 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.35 | $778.0292 | $778.04 | $778.00 | $778.00 | |