| 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 | $9.47 | 5.272% | $9.9693 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.89 | 7.300% | $166.197 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.98 | 12.803% | $166.9259 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.56 | 4.623% | $254.8198 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.75 | 11.257% | $122.1046 | $122.10 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.79 | 5.750% | $222.9104 | $222.91 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.55 | 5.237% | $43.726 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.99 | $986.6530 | $986.66 | $986.65 | $986.60 | |