| 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 | $9.99 | 9.746% | $10.9636 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.72 | 8.756% | $228.0831 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.60 | 8.383% | $159.9733 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.37 | 10.176% | $160.1629 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.92 | 3.185% | $141.2809 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.79 | 5.498% | $76.792 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.61 | 7.342% | $52.1789 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.00 | $829.4347 | $829.42 | $829.45 | $829.60 | |