| 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 | $9.97 | 9.873% | $10.9543 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.59 | 5.731% | $100.011 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.60 | 3.335% | $208.3234 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.31 | 3.569% | $8.6066 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.80 | 3.174% | $8.0476 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.97 | 5.571% | $49.5867 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.42 | 13.435% | $230.7495 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.66 | $616.2791 | $616.28 | $616.25 | $616.20 | |