| 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 | $8.84 | 12.665% | $9.9596 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.89 | 12.195% | $97.4862 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.32 | 13.687% | $216.3691 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.28 | 12.296% | $172.1273 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.35 | 5.658% | $219.0819 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.63 | 8.569% | $116.8528 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.70 | 13.603% | $71.2291 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.01 | $903.1060 | $903.11 | $903.15 | $903.20 | |