| 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 | $8.63 | 5.291% | $9.0866 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 6.687% | $258.716 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.91 | 6.779% | $50.09 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.79 | 6.690% | $252.6313 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.29 | 4.461% | $137.1468 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.32 | 6.309% | $241.6616 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.52 | 12.469% | $231.1463 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.96 | $1,180.4786 | $1,180.49 | $1,180.50 | $1,180.40 | |