| 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 | $9.48 | 5.220% | $9.9749 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.50 | 4.194% | $204.7412 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.63 | 11.658% | $34.2008 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.70 | 5.140% | $163.703 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.29 | 6.151% | $37.4607 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.63 | 12.313% | $79.3267 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.73 | 10.254% | $111.0589 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.96 | $640.4662 | $640.46 | $640.45 | $640.50 | |