| 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 | $9.72 | 7.406% | $10.4399 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.42 | 8.840% | $27.6671 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.27 | 4.545% | $249.0994 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.38 | 6.574% | $229.5391 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.82 | 8.328% | $259.7922 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.67 | 12.802% | $246.6641 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.68 | 12.776% | $180.0807 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.96 | $1,203.2825 | $1,203.28 | $1,203.30 | $1,203.30 | |