| 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 | $9.30 | 7.160% | $9.9659 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.49 | 6.501% | $125.128 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.81 | 6.369% | $45.5366 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.83 | 9.699% | $78.7968 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.32 | 5.401% | $248.0296 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.69 | 7.210% | $69.3541 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.35 | 8.756% | $247.2568 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.79 | $824.0678 | $824.08 | $824.10 | $824.10 | |