| 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 | $9.90 | 9.853% | $10.8754 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.90 | 10.315% | $135.5771 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.87 | 6.655% | $6.2606 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.81 | 3.557% | $36.0482 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.51 | 10.789% | $254.2718 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.48 | 8.222% | $184.4969 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.55 | 8.119% | $55.7353 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.02 | $683.2653 | $683.28 | $683.30 | $683.30 | |