| 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 | $9.87 | 4.500% | $10.3142 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 12.304% | $39.8005 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.77 | 9.412% | $74.1485 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.86 | 10.714% | $158.166 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.50 | 7.848% | $168.7821 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.25 | 12.603% | $213.1012 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 13.532% | $224.3392 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.29 | $888.6517 | $888.65 | $888.65 | $888.60 | |