| 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 | $9.28 | 6.189% | $9.8543 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.40 | 3.349% | $244.317 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.95 | 10.274% | $189.6161 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.48 | 13.125% | $250.5493 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.83 | 10.190% | $38.3792 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 13.707% | $16.8514 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 4.732% | $255.5042 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.72 | $1,005.0715 | $1,005.07 | $1,005.05 | $1,005.10 | |