| 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 | $9.38 | 9.483% | $10.2695 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.94 | 9.435% | $271.3331 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 10.635% | $208.2815 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.40 | 7.405% | $221.6839 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.42 | 6.264% | $39.764 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.74 | 9.768% | $247.7903 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.72 | 5.751% | $239.7587 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.86 | $1,238.8810 | $1,238.87 | $1,238.90 | $1,239.00 | |