| 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 | $9.66 | 3.434% | $9.9917 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.26 | 12.120% | $180.8047 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.38 | 11.844% | $216.2839 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.76 | 4.567% | $39.4845 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 12.696% | $277.5139 | $277.51 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.56 | 10.277% | $193.6023 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.61 | 11.741% | $219.694 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.48 | $1,137.3750 | $1,137.35 | $1,137.40 | $1,137.40 | |