| 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 | 5.600% | $10.0109 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 5.359% | $35.0424 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.60 | 9.206% | $239.8164 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.55 | 10.780% | $265.3735 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 8.149% | $46.4824 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.73 | 6.362% | $153.9377 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.92 | 11.701% | $219.9616 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.52 | $970.6249 | $970.62 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |