| 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 | $9.50 | 3.383% | $9.8214 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.60 | 10.630% | $246.2624 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.72 | 7.373% | $263.8369 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 13.397% | $6.6677 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.70 | 7.213% | $174.4356 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.62 | 11.759% | $249.9155 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.73 | 6.183% | $238.6251 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.75 | $1,189.5646 | $1,189.58 | $1,189.55 | $1,189.50 | |