| 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 | $9.35 | 6.790% | $9.9849 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.94 | 9.342% | $249.2342 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.56 | 12.639% | $43.4336 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.70 | 9.827% | $213.8332 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.43 | 9.426% | $69.4089 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.96 | 7.615% | $197.9686 | $197.97 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.91 | 8.382% | $154.8887 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.85 | $938.7521 | $938.74 | $938.80 | $938.70 | |