| 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 | $9.90 | 9.774% | $10.8676 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.62 | 12.760% | $96.5451 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.84 | 11.616% | $6.5184 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.89 | 7.123% | $80.2244 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.38 | 5.625% | $89.1264 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.60 | 6.633% | $218.1711 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.87 | 4.765% | $44.9128 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.10 | $546.3658 | $546.37 | $546.30 | $546.30 | |