| 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 | 4.529% | $9.9303 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.34 | 6.224% | $215.9959 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.52 | 8.408% | $25.4976 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.99 | 12.551% | $111.4142 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.31 | 11.292% | $257.4295 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.94 | 10.614% | $211.2064 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.97 | 9.587% | $261.8801 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.57 | $1,093.3540 | $1,093.36 | $1,093.40 | $1,093.30 | |